Whether you're contemplating an upgrade or perhaps setting up a second tank, you might have at some point considered a garden eel dominated display. A favorite exhibit at many public aquariums around the world, garden eels make very interesting and visually appealing displays but they require special accommodations in order to make a successful transition to a captive environment. Unfortunately garden eels are often doomed to death because they are readily available for purchase to the saltwater aquarium hobby and become the victims of an impulse purchase that is not preceded or followed by an understanding and appreciation for providing them a suitable habitat (Hemdal 2009). I first saw these wonderful creatures at the Georgia Aquarium a few years ago and was completely enthralled with the eel's unique behaviors. They looked like thin blades of sea grass swaying with the water's current, that is until they completely disappeared as they retreated into their subterranean homes.