Stichopus Cucumber - Stichopus sp.

The Stichopus Cucumber is an invaluable asset to your aquarium's cleaning team. These cucumbers come in a wide range of colors, so ensure you choose your preferred hue when purchasing.

As peaceful invertebrates, Stichopus Cucumbers will diligently scour your tank for leftover food. They coexist harmoniously with other invertebrates, corals, and fish, making them ideal for reef aquariums.

Avoid housing Stichopus Cucumbers with aggressive fish that prey on invertebrates, as they lack strong defenses. Although rare, they can release toxins if caught in a pump, which could harm your tank, especially smaller ones.

These omnivores thrive on a diet of both meaty and plant-based foods. While they primarily consume leftover food, you can supplement their diet with mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality frozen, pellet, or flake foods.

If you have questions about whether the Stichopus Cucumber is suitable for your tank, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons

  Behavior: Peaceful

  Color: Multicolor

  Dietary Needs: Omnivore

  Natural Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean

  Compatibility: Reef Safe

  Skill Level: Intermediate

  Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5

  Alternate Names: Holothuria sp, Pentaca sp, Pink and Green Cucumber, Red Knobby Sand Cucumber, Tiger Tail Cucumber, Yellow Cucumber, Sand Sifting Cucumber, Holothuria thomasi