The Splendid Garden Eel and Hass' Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the sand.

Even though they're both garden eels, the two have quite different appearances.

If you like sea creatures, we think you'll appreciate these two mugs that show off their charms.

We'll go over the difference between them as we introduce these mugs with adorable designs that are sure to make you feel happy when you use them.

Which one is which

First, a pop quiz. Please look at the photo below:

This garden eel with a dot pattern on its body, is it a Splendid Garden Eel or a Hass' Garden Eel?

Now please look at this photo:

This eel has a vivid and colorful banded pattern, different from the dot pattern on the eel you saw earlier.

The shape of its body is similar, but the pattern is completely different. So then, which one is which?

Let's use these mugs to reveal the correct answer.

The one with the black dots on a white background is...

...the Hass' Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi)!

But you'd probably know that if you were familiar with its other, more commonly used name, the Spotted Garden Eel.

Its polka dot pattern goes well with the emerald-green ocean color of the mug.

So then, that means that the eel with the banded pattern on it is...

...the Splendid Garden Eel (Gorgasia preclara)!

But you'd probably know that if you were familiar with its other name, the Orange-Barred Garden Eel.

Hopefully, that should settle the difference between the two.

In any case, both of them are just as cute when you see them in the aquarium peeping out from the sand.

And these mug cups have captured them for your enjoyment. As its most attractive and eye-catching feature, you'll immediately notice the eels bending into the right shape to form the mugs' handles.

You can buy one, but they're so cute, you might even be tempted to buy the pair!

What's more, the illustration of the two smiling garden eels on the mug itself are sure to bring a smile to your face.

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How about matching eel spoons?

Matching Splending Garden Eel and Hass' Garden Eel spoons are also on sale!

They look so cute peeking out from the mugs, don't you think?

Hass' Garden Eel spoon

Splendid Garden Eel spoon

When you put them in a glass for a refreshing drink, they look like this! You can enjoy arranging them in a variety of drinks.

In addition to popular aquarium animals, grape SHOP also sells items featuring hamsters, otters, dogs, cats, and other cute animals.

We recommend them not only for yourself but also as gifts for your loved ones.