Barnes' Garden Eel
NameBarnes' Garden Eel
Scientific NameGorgasia barnesi
Common NamesBarnes' Garden Eel, Barnes' Spaghetti Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-only tank recommended, Very small, peaceful, non-competitive planktivores (e.g., certain small gobies or blennies)
Description
Barnes' Garden Eels are slender, burrowing marine fish that anchor themselves in sandy substrates, emerging to feed on passing zooplankton. They are characterized by their light brown to tan bodies covered in numerous small white spots. These shy eels require a very deep sand bed and strong currents to thrive in captivity.
