Speckled Garden Eel
NameSpeckled Garden Eel
Scientific NameHeteroconger taylori
Common NamesSpeckled Garden Eel, Taylor's Garden Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Firefish, Blennies, Anthias (in large tanks)
Description
The Speckled Garden Eel is a fascinating marine fish known for its slender body and speckled pattern. These eels live in colonies, burrowing into deep sandy substrates where they spend most of their lives anchored, swaying in the current to catch zooplankton. They require a specialized aquarium setup with a very deep sand bed to thrive.
