Atlantic Sea Cucumber. Anyone had one? Advice?

neowind

Member
Has anyone ever had one of these things? It seems very interesting and I was thinking about buying one. But it says they can expell their internal organs and it can possibly be toxic to the fish. Are these things worth the money? What about a Tiger Tail Sand Eater? Are these cucumbers any good?
 

bheron

Member
Hi, I had one. I'm pretty sure they're not the really poisonous ones. Mine was great but died about a month into it. My tank was fairly new - got him with my original cleaner crew. He was coming out more and more and seemed to be growing even. Then one day, it looked like he had a hole in him. And, of course, he did turn part of his body inside out - this is where the poison can come. I did have an emerald die along with it.
All along I assumed he was attached b/c of the hole. I have a coral banded shrimp that i blamed. HOwever, after more research I learned he couldve died from starvation. The tank was very new. Maybe he wasd coming out alot b/c he was in such a search for something to eat? not sure. i didnt see him the first 3 weeks i had him! Then out all the time. Then dead.
Good luck!
 
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