Sea Cucumber
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DevinWolfe
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Get it out and put it in a QT, then do research to find out which species it is and wether or not it is releasing its toxins. If it is a toxic variety, do big WCs.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C007974/2_1scs.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/seacukes.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/C007974/2_1scs.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/seacukes.htm
DevinWolfe
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I can't really see the coloration very well. It looks like a Pink & Green (Pentacta anceps). If it is, this species IS toxic, either way remove it to a QT until you know for sure.
The picture below is identical to what mine looks like. They like to be on the glass in line with a powerhead for really high flow, they filter feed.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/product/p-79765-cucumber.jpg
The picture below is identical to what mine looks like. They like to be on the glass in line with a powerhead for really high flow, they filter feed.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/product/p-79765-cucumber.jpg
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DevinWolfe
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There are some color variations within the species, so most likely it is Pentacta Anceps. If you have still not removed it you really should do so as soon as possible just to be safe.
Look for any fish that seem to be acting differently or corals closing up, the toxins will burn a lot of corals if it has indeed eviscerated. If you see anything out of the ordinary begin large water changes immediately.
Look for any fish that seem to be acting differently or corals closing up, the toxins will burn a lot of corals if it has indeed eviscerated. If you see anything out of the ordinary begin large water changes immediately.
VacavilleFC3S
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would all of you people with little experience not chime in on topics that you know nothing about, the cucumber is fine just leave it alone, it will expel it's guts when unhappy and even that is fine.
if it still looks like it does in the picture it's perfectly healthy, it may have just took a poop...
if it still looks like it does in the picture it's perfectly healthy, it may have just took a poop...
DevinWolfe
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VacavilleFC3S said:
Obviously me, seeing as how I'm the only one that posted besides the OP.
VacavilleFC3S said:
You make this assertion based on what? Did I ever give so much as a hint that I knew "nothing" about sea cucumbers? I gave my input based on first-hand eviscerating experience, AND backed it up with reputable sources...
I have since learned to properly feed them with a quality Phyto both target and dosing the tank, he is since very happy.
VacavilleFC3S said:
The toxins are KNOWN to do harm, harm is not fine.
VacavilleFC3S said:
That is one possibility, but why take a risk on something that is SO easy to do, there is nothing wrong with putting him in a QT where he can be properly target fed and monitored without risk of polluting the tank (food OR toxins) until the OP can get a handle on the nature of the Cuke.
VacavilleFC3S
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i have over 10 cucumbers in my multi-tank connected system and have never had any problems in the slightest. i have both sand sifting and filter feeding cucumbers and have never lost any of them or noticed them distressed at all.
i would never QT a cucumber, it's most likely you QT tank does not have sufficient nutrients in the water column or in the substrate to substain them. also once filter feeding cucumbers attach to something you really can't remove them, and they rarely move.
i would never QT a cucumber, it's most likely you QT tank does not have sufficient nutrients in the water column or in the substrate to substain them. also once filter feeding cucumbers attach to something you really can't remove them, and they rarely move.
