Heteroconger hassi, often known as the lazy gob or spotted garden eel, is a conger that may be found in the Indo-Pacific waters between 7 and 45 meters in depth. Up to 40 cm in length, with a maximum 14 mm body diameter. On sandy burrows near coral reefs On coral reefs, the species resides in several colonies of up to a few thousand individuals. To collect drifting zooplankton, lazy gobs tilt their mouths toward the undersea current.
Heteroconger hassi, also known as the Spotted Garden Eel, gets its name from the body’s striking spotted pattern and the fact that, up close, it resembles a waving blade of grass. These fish, however, are very different from the ones in your yard. It’s amazing to watch a bunch of garden eels because they resemble a bed of seagrass that is undulating in the stream. They are as captivating in the home aquarium; they are a genuine talking point that is sure to generate conversation.
Description
The body of a spotted garden eel is covered in numerous black spots, three sizable black patches, big yellow eyes, and an upturned mouth. Males and females differ in appearance because they are sexually dimorphic. The male’s jaw protrudes more and it is larger. They can reach a maximum length of 16 inches (40 cm) and a body diameter of 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).
Keeping as Pet
Diet
They consume microscopic planktonic critters that pass past them while floating in the sea.
Habitat
The Red Sea, Eastern Africa’s coastline, the Polynesian Islands, and as far north as Japan are all warm water habitats for spotted garden eels. at depths of 23 to 150 feet, in colonies on the sandy flats and slopes of coral reefs (7- 45 m). They can also be discovered in seagrass-rich regions, which helps them easily blend in with their surroundings.
Aquarium setup for keeping as pet
The Red Sea, Eastern Africa’s coastline, the Polynesian Islands, and as far north as Japan are all warm water habitats for spotted garden eels. At depths of 23 to 150 feet, in colonies on the sandy flats and slopes of coral reefs (7- 45 m). They can also be discovered in seagrass-rich regions, which helps them easily blend in with their surroundings.
Having a tank that is as deep as feasible can help to maintain enough water space because having 12 inches of substrate can significantly reduce tank capacity. For example, a tank that is 30 inches tall and has 10 inches of substrate still has 20 inches of water area. You can make a slope with a deeper substrate at the back and a shallower, more aesthetically beautiful substrate at the front if your tank has a good depth (measured from front to back).
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