🌾 Splendid Garden Eel – The Ocean’s Gentle Dancers

Some reef creatures flash their colors… this one whispers beauty.
The Splendid Garden Eel rises from the sand like sunlight through water — shy, elegant, and hypnotic to watch. Each one sways with the current, creating a living field of motion that feels more like art than aquarium life. 🎨🌊

If you’re new to reefing, this species invites you to slow down and observe. They’re peaceful souls — no drama, no chasing, just a calm rhythm that keeps your tank feeling alive.

💧 Care Guide for Beginners:

• Tank Size: 50+ gallons for a small group (they’re more confident in numbers).

• Sand Bed: 6–8 inches of soft, fine sand — their home and safety zone.

• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate; too strong and they’ll retreat.

• Feeding: Offer small suspended foods like mysis shrimp, copepods, or baby brine. Target feed with a pipette near their burrow.

• Tankmates: Keep them with peaceful fish only — no aggressive eaters or diggers.

• Behavior Tip: They rarely leave their burrows, so stable water conditions = happy eels.

*Please keep in mind that due to variances in species, your item may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Individual specimens' approximate size ranges may also differ.