garden eels

kathywithbirds · 07-28-2007, 12:34 PM

Could anyone tell me anything about garden eels? Mike is interested and I can't seem to find any info that isn't about someone diving and seeing them. So far I've got that they get 40 cm long, eat plankton and tiny things in the water.

Any idea how big a tank they require or if they cannot be kept with any fish/corals/inverts? Or not even recommended for a hobbyist?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dobejazz · 07-28-2007, 01:28 PM

They require a deep sand bed. I know of 1 person that has 1 in his reef and it seems to be doing well

lcstorc · 07-28-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm going to the lfs in a bit and I know they have them there, I'll see what they know and report back for you.

kathywithbirds · 07-28-2007, 02:39 PM

cool, thanks! Make sure nothing hops into the car with you!

Melanie · 07-28-2007, 03:18 PM

They are CUTE! liveaquaria.com has a great picture and description of their care. Click Here

DrHank · 07-28-2007, 05:00 PM

Very cute. Did you happen to notice that they are recommended for expert only in 100 gallons minimum. Probably not the best choice!:smck:

Dentoid · 07-28-2007, 05:03 PM

It's my understanding that they can't be kept with aggressive eaters either. They are very shy and won't feed if fast swimmers and eaters are rousting about. Just what I heard when I inaquired about them at the LFS.

mps9506 · 07-28-2007, 05:08 PM

Most garden eels don't acclimate to captivity well at all. I've yet to see one in person that has been kept more than a few months (I have read of several people doing it, but I haven't personally seen it). They are a gorgeous fish, but really I don't think 99% of aquarists out there should even consider buying these. JMHO.

kathywithbirds · 07-28-2007, 06:43 PM

Mike is considering a lot of stuff. I'm going to try to steer him to the warty hogfish like Mike (good name!) suggested.

kathywithbirds · 07-28-2007, 06:53 PM

OK, he's been interested in the mantis since Beezlebob put his videos up. Questions are: can he put a couple of featherdusters in there or will they get eaten too? and how does one keep the tank clean without a cleanup crew?

mps9506 · 07-28-2007, 09:26 PM

Mantis's liek to move stuff around them, as well as dig around. I would avoid the feather dusters, I would suggest xenia, zoos and mushrooms in a mantis tank.

kathywithbirds · 07-28-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps9506

Mantis's liek to move stuff around them, as well as dig around. I would avoid the feather dusters, I would suggest xenia, zoos and mushrooms in a mantis tank.

really, he won't eat those?

DrHank · 07-29-2007, 07:38 AM

Nope, heres the dope on Mantis shrimp;

MantisShrimp

They love fingers!

07-28-2007, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	garden eels Could anyone tell me anything about garden eels? Mike is interested and I can't seem to find any info that isn't about someone diving and seeing them. So far I've got that they get 40 cm long, eat plankton and tiny things in the water. Any idea how big a tank they require or if they cannot be kept with any fish/corals/inverts? Or not even recommended for a hobbyist? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

07-28-2007, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,248 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels They require a deep sand bed. I know of 1 person that has 1 in his reef and it seems to be doing well __________________ Kelli

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,435 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: garden eels I'm going to the lfs in a bit and I know they have them there, I'll see what they know and report back for you. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

07-28-2007, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels cool, thanks! Make sure nothing hops into the car with you! __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

07-28-2007, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: garden eels They are CUTE! liveaquaria.com has a great picture and description of their care. Click Here __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

07-28-2007, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels Very cute. Did you happen to notice that they are recommended for expert only in 100 gallons minimum. Probably not the best choice!:smck: __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

07-28-2007, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels Most garden eels don't acclimate to captivity well at all. I've yet to see one in person that has been kept more than a few months (I have read of several people doing it, but I haven't personally seen it). They are a gorgeous fish, but really I don't think 99% of aquarists out there should even consider buying these. JMHO. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

07-28-2007, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels Mike is considering a lot of stuff. I'm going to try to steer him to the warty hogfish like Mike (good name!) suggested. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

07-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels OK, he's been interested in the mantis since Beezlebob put his videos up. Questions are: can he put a couple of featherdusters in there or will they get eaten too? and how does one keep the tank clean without a cleanup crew? __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

07-28-2007, 09:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels Mantis's liek to move stuff around them, as well as dig around. I would avoid the feather dusters, I would suggest xenia, zoos and mushrooms in a mantis tank. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

07-29-2007, 07:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: garden eels Nope, heres the dope on Mantis shrimp; MantisShrimp They love fingers! __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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