Spaghetti Garden Eel
NameSpaghetti Garden Eel
Scientific NameHeteroconger longissimus
Common NamesSpaghetti Garden Eel, Brown Garden Eel, Many-spotted Garden Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Blennies, Cardinalfish, Other peaceful planktivores
Description
The Spaghetti Garden Eel is a slender, burrowing saltwater fish known for its habit of swaying in the current to filter zooplankton. They spend most of their lives with their tails anchored in a deep sand bed, from which they emerge to feed. These eels are best kept in colonies within a specialized aquarium setup.
