Black Garden Eel
NameBlack Garden Eel
Scientific NameHeteroconger perissodon
Common NamesBlack Garden Eel, Black-spotted Garden Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginWestern Pacific, Indo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Black Garden Eel is a shy, burrowing marine fish that lives in colonies on sandy bottoms. They extend their bodies from their burrows to feed on passing zooplankton. Keeping them requires a specialized aquarium with a very deep sand bed and is generally recommended for expert aquarists.
