Is this thing a cucumber

[kpk]

i order a clean up crew off of swf.com that included a cucumber, but there were two bags with worm things that looked similar and i was wondering what exactly this was? I have read on this board that they are toxic if they die or get stressed. Shoud I remove it or what?
It's about 3" long and is about 1/2" across
Thanks alot,
Kyle

 

[donpachino]

you need a better looking pic can't tell what it is.

 

[kpk]

this any better

 

[harlequinnut]

Could be, try to get a more focused closeup so we can tell you for sure.

 

[kpk]

ok i will

 

[jbstuart]

Yeah, its called a cuke nuke. A Doc. who visits the same LFS as I, had it happen to him. He had to start over on his reef, and he had a truely impressive one.
Good Luck
Jarod

 

[kpk]

well i think i can spare him then i dont want everything i have to die for that dang worm, It doesnt move enough to clean anything anyways.
Kyle

 

[bang guy]

Hey Kyle,
It looks like a beneficial 'Cuke to me. I would keep it unless you have agressive fish.

 

[kpk]

what if it dies bang would i have time to get it out

 

[bang guy]

I'm pretty sure the one you have is harmless. I think you could even eat it if you wanted to.

 

[007]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
I'm pretty sure the one you have is harmless. I think you could even eat it if you wanted to.
Would you say that you could pickle it . . . .

 

[kpk]

Well Bang I dont think ill be eating it anytime soon, but it does sound kinda delicious. Like those people in Africa eating those huge grub worms.
Would it be better if i got a closer, clearer picture of it, i will pull it out of the rock and take a closeup.
Thanks,
Kyle

 

[nicky1.8t]

looks like a cuke to me

 

[bwmichael21]

the thing i find cool about mine is that it can stretch itself so thin as to fit inside the holes in the rocks.

 

[bdubbya]

Yes, that is a beneficial cuke. I have had one on my reef for a little over a year now. He just sifts sand all day. The size of mine averages around 6 inches. I've had no problems with mine thus far.
Good luck

 

[kpk]

Ok, thanks for all the info. sounds like he's a good one, I guess he can stay.
Kyle