Garden Eel
Heteroconger Hassi
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Suggested Tank
180+ gallons
Max Size
16 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Garden Eel is a unique and fascinating species of saltwater fish, known for its slender, elongated body and characteristic behavior of burrowing in the sandy sea floor, with only its head and upper body protruding out of the sand. Their bodies are usually brown or black, with patches of white or yellow. Garden Eels are named so because when they all poke their heads out of the burrows simultaneously, it appears like a garden of eels.
Reef Safe
Yes, Garden Eels are reef safe. However, they may pose a threat to small, slow-moving invertebrates.
Environment
Garden Eels require a deep sand bed for burrowing and a strong current in the tank to bring food to them. They prefer a peaceful environment with minimal disturbance.
Behavior
Garden Eels are known for their unique behavior of burrowing into the sand and protruding out their upper bodies. They are very shy and tend to retreat into their burrows when they sense danger or disturbance. They are also social creatures, often living in large colonies where they can be seen poking their heads out of their burrows simultaneously.
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Price History
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Garden Eel EXPERT (Heteroconger Hassi)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Garden Eel EXPERT (Heteroconger Hassi)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Garden Eel EXPERT (Heteroconger Hassi)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Garden Eel EXPERT (Heteroconger Hassi)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 8, 2025 | View |
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Garden Eel
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$ 115.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 26, 2024 | View |
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