spotted garden eel!

[JacksonAquatics7]

Hey guys! I'm wanting to add a spotted garden eel to my tank.. But before I do.. I would like some input, ideas and opinions.. Has anybody ever had one? Are they safe in a reef tank, can I get just one or do I have to have more than one?? Will it do good in my 37gal?? Are they expensive? Where can I find one?? Thanks guys!!

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

they are neat creatures, but i know very little about them, besides the eat zooplankton, like copepods.

this article was very good, might want to check it out.

Aquarium Fish: A Detailed look at the Home Aquarium Husbandry of the Spotted Garden Eel ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

 

[JacksonAquatics7]

Thank you

 

[Rob.D]

they are neat creatures, but i know very little about them, besides the eat zooplankton, like copepods.

this article was very good, might want to check it out.

Aquarium Fish: A Detailed look at the Home Aquarium Husbandry of the Spotted Garden Eel ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

Great article, thanks for the link!
My wife and I fist saw a garden eel tank in Atlanta LFS after visiting the Ga aquarium, but we have never attempted to keep the species. They are a very cool creature, please keep us updated if you decide to get some!

 

[cee]

Cool creature that has very specific care requirements that are difficult to maintain in an aquarium. You need a very deep sand bed which can introduce problems long-term and frequent messy feedings. I'd only attempt it in a species specific tank and only if I were an advanced hobbyists. I have seen them offered rarely for sale at one location.

 

[JacksonAquatics7]

Thank you