Garden Eel
Heteroconger Hassi
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Suggested Tank
90+ gallons
Max Size
16 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A slender, white-to-gray eel densely peppered with black spots and three larger black blotches, it lives vertically anchored in a burrow with only the head and upper body swaying above the sand to pick plankton from the current. Peaceful and shy, it needs a colony of several individuals, a fine sand bed at least 6-8 inches deep, gentle-to-moderate laminar flow, and tankmates that are small, calm, and non-competitive for food. Escape-prone and reluctant to feed at first, so a sealed lid, no strong-feeding fish, and frequent small feedings of enriched mysis, cyclops, and other tiny frozen foods are essential.
Reef Safe
Yes
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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