Mediterranean Sand Eel
NameMediterranean Sand Eel
Scientific NameGymnammodytes cicerelus
Common NamesMediterranean Sand Eel, Smooth Sand Eel
FamilyAmmodytidae
OriginMediterranean Sea, Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)6.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)55-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Small blennies, Other very small, peaceful, non-predatory saltwater fish (in a large species-specific setup)
Description
The Mediterranean Sand Eel (*Gymnammodytes cicerelus*) is a slender, schooling marine fish found in the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic. These small, silvery fish are planktivores, often burying themselves in sandy substrates when threatened or at night. They play a crucial role as a food source for many larger marine predators.
