{"id":13130,"date":"2026-02-18T01:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/striped-garden-eel-gorgasia-preclara\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:06:04","slug":"striped-garden-eel-gorgasia-preclara","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=striped-garden-eel-gorgasia-preclara","title":{"rendered":"Striped Garden Eel Gorgasia Preclara"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"152\">Striped Garden Eel \u2013 <em data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"150\">Gorgasia preclara<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"516\"><strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"167\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\" \/>The Striped Garden Eel is a <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"241\">delicate and fascinating marine species<\/strong> known for its <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"324\">slender, elongated body with alternating black and white stripes<\/strong>, giving it a striking \u201czebra-like\u201d appearance. Unlike typical fish, it spends most of its time <strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"444\">anchored in the sand<\/strong>, swaying with water currents, creating a captivating natural display.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"680\"><strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"529\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"532\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"565\">Western Pacific<\/strong>, particularly around Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea, inhabiting sandy plains near coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"694\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\" \/>Planktivorous \u2013 feeds primarily on <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"784\">zooplankton and other microscopic drifting foods<\/strong>. In captivity, they require <strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"882\">a steady supply of finely chopped live or frozen planktonic foods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1033\"><strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"902\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\" \/>Best kept in <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"966\">peaceful, non-aggressive species-only setups<\/strong>. Avoid large, predatory fish that may disturb or prey upon them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1103\"><strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1050\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\" \/><strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1071\">Non-aggressive<\/strong> \u2013 peaceful and shy by nature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\" \/><strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1141\">Advanced<\/strong> \u2013 challenging to keep due to their specialized sand-dwelling behavior and delicate feeding requirements. Requires a <strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1303\">deep, fine sand bed and gentle water flow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1331\"><strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1329\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1370\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1368\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1390\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1388\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1420\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1418\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1484\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1482\">75+ gallons with deep sand substrate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1653\">The <strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1512\">Striped Garden Eel<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1553\">mesmerizing and unique addition<\/strong> for experienced aquarists seeking a natural, dynamic display of marine life in sandy reef setups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Striped Garden Eel \u2013 Gorgasia preclara Overview:The Striped Garden Eel is a delicate and fascinating marine species known for its slender, elongated body with alternating black and white stripes, giving it a striking \u201czebra-like\u201d appearance. 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