sea cucumber

[johnybravo]

think i,ve got a sea cucumber 6941looks like this only pink only see it on the the way out to work 5.00am had a look on internet some conflicting info would should i do with it?

[Chris C]

I have always seen the pic you show described as a sea apple....from the infomation i was given at a good lfs the require very good water quality, if not kept in ideal conditions the spit there guts out that are very toxic and easily cause a full tank wipe out.
Although very unusual and colourfull its not something i would consider keeping.
Just my opinion and if its living well in your tank enjoy it.
Chris

[cl0wn]

yes as chris says, they can expell their poisonous intestines as defence mechanism. also require feeding invert food, they are also prone to wandering, sod's law it will be into a powerhead or filter. if you don't fancy giving it a go with it advertise it on here someone may take it off you. any pics of it?

[Gaters]

You say 'think' you've got one-i wouldn't have thought you'd get a sea apple as a hitcher so if you didn't buy it-how big is yours? (ooerr missus:eek:) It could be a nudibranch?:D:D

[johnybravo]

got him tonight while changing some live rock.better safe than sorry.

[reefdemon]

any chance of a piccy of it :)

[johnybravo]

sorry he,s been terminated.

[reefdemon]

sorry he,s been terminated.
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