HomeCompare fishZig-zag eel vs Lake Kutubu rainbowfish Zig-zag eel vs Lake Kutubu rainbowfish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Zig-zag eel is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Zig-zag eel is about 4 times the length of a Lake Kutubu rainbowfish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 22–24°C (72–75°F).A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideZig-zag eelLake Kutubu rainbowfishAdult size38 cm (15 in)10 cm (3.9 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature22–27°C (72–81°F)20–24°C (68–75°F)pH6.5–7.57.0–8.0Hardness–9–12 dGH (161–214 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesZig-zag eelMastacembelus armatusLake Kutubu rainbowfishMelanotaenia lacustris