Pink and Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria edulis)
Invertebrate in the family Holothuriidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Feeds on detritus and organic matter in the sand bed. Supplemental feeding with phytoplankton or microalgae may be needed in established tanks with limited natural food sources.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to Hawaii and Polynesia.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 75 gallon tank with deep sand bed (4–6 inches) for foraging and burrowing • Maintain temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Primarily detritivorous; feeds on organic debris, sand biofilm, and decaying matter; supplement with occasional seaweed or frozen food • Nocturnal; provide hiding places and low lighting; avoid strong water flow that may stress the animal • Very sensitive to copper, pesticides, and sudden parameter changes; acclimate slowly
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