Sea Apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus)
Invertebrate in the family Holothuriidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific namePseudocolochirus violaceus
FamilyHolothuriidae
Care levelExpert
Reef safetyNot Reef Safe
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size6 in
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Primarily filter-feeder consuming phytoplankton and zooplankton. Requires regular feeding with liquid phytoplankton or fine particulate foods several times weekly.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in reef environments at depths of 5-40 meters.
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