Red Sea Garden Eel
NameRed Sea Garden Eel
Scientific NameGorgasia sillneri
Common NamesRed Sea Garden Eel, Sillner's Garden Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginRed Sea, Gulf of Aqaba
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall, peaceful planktivores, Other garden eels (in a large enough colony tank)
Description
Red Sea Garden Eels are slender, burrowing fish that live in colonies on sandy seafloors, extending their bodies to filter feed on zooplankton. They are extremely shy and require a specialized aquarium with a deep sand bed to thrive.
