Spotted Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi) | Digital Marine Atlas

The Living Sea Grass

The Spotted Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi) is one of the most fascinating and shy creatures of the sandy reef slopes. Resembling a field of seagrass waving in the wind, these slender eels live in individual burrows, swaying rhythmically to catch passing plankton.

[Included Video Observation]

This edition features exclusive high-definition footage documenting the unique "garden" behavior of these eels. Watch their rhythmic movement and cautious retreats, providing a deep-sea perspective that static images cannot capture.

Scientific & Care Parameters:

• Scientific Name: Heteroconger hassi

• Common Name: Spotted Garden Eel

• Family: Congridae (Garden Eels)

• Origin: Indo-Pacific (Ranges 6-9)

• Max Size: 40 cm

• Temperature: 26°C

• Specific Gravity: 1.022 sg

• Minimum Tank: 200 Liters (Requires deep sand bed)

• Diet: Carnivore (Plankton, Small Invertebrates) (Symbols: 🦀 Invertebrates / 🧪 Prepared foods)

• Temperament: Peaceful Community Fish (Symbol: ❤️ Heart)

• Lighting: Bright with occasional sunlight (Symbol: ☀️ Bright)

• Decoration: Sand or Gravel Bottom (Essential for burrowing) (Symbol: 🏖️ Sand/Gravel)

• Swimming Level: Bottom Swimmer (Tied to burrow area) (Symbol: ⚓ Bottom Swimmer)

What’s Included in Your Download:

• 4K Ultra-HD Marine Artwork (Desktop & Mobile)

• Exclusive Behavioral Video Clip (HD)

• Scientific Reference Guide (PDF)

• Print-Ready Digital Atlas Page