Spotted Garden Eel
NameSpotted Garden Eel
Scientific NameHeteroconger hassi
Common NamesSpotted Garden Eel, Hass' Garden Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther garden eels (in a large enough tank), Small, peaceful planktivores, Pygmy gobies, Small, non-aggressive damselfish
Description
The Spotted Garden Eel is a unique marine fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern and habit of burrowing into sandy substrates, leaving only its head and upper body exposed. They sway in the current to catch passing plankton and are best kept in groups in a specialized aquarium with a deep sand bed. These eels are shy and require a peaceful environment.
