1knight164
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My sea cucumber that I just got from SWF.com climbed (crawled) up the glass and is now all the way at the top. I thought these ugly buggers are suppose to stay at the bottom? Is there something wrong with this one? :notsure:
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ophiura
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What color is it?
There are two main types of cukes - sand sifters, and filter feeders. The filter feeders tend to climb to the top, so it is important to be sure that there is no mix up. While they may climb the glass, it is not all that frequent (I actually don't think mine have ever done that). So to be sure....
There are two main types of cukes - sand sifters, and filter feeders. The filter feeders tend to climb to the top, so it is important to be sure that there is no mix up. While they may climb the glass, it is not all that frequent (I actually don't think mine have ever done that). So to be sure....
1knight164
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Originally Posted by ophiura
What color is it?
There are two main types of cukes - sand sifters, and filter feeders. The filter feeders tend to climb to the top, so it is important to be sure that there is no mix up. While they may climb the glass, it is not all that frequent (I actually don't think mine have ever done that). So to be sure....
Bought this one off of this site listed as sand sifting cucumber and the colors and patter are very similar to an LMB. Any ideas? Sand sifting would tell me that he should be at the bottom, not at the top. How about this one, Ophiura. I have CC, not sand. Maybe he doens't like the CC?
What color is it?
There are two main types of cukes - sand sifters, and filter feeders. The filter feeders tend to climb to the top, so it is important to be sure that there is no mix up. While they may climb the glass, it is not all that frequent (I actually don't think mine have ever done that). So to be sure....
Bought this one off of this site listed as sand sifting cucumber and the colors and patter are very similar to an LMB. Any ideas? Sand sifting would tell me that he should be at the bottom, not at the top. How about this one, Ophiura. I have CC, not sand. Maybe he doens't like the CC?
1knight164
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Originally Posted by ophiura
Oh, can't go on crushed coral. Not good at all. Needs sand for sure. It actually ingests the sand particles. I would say the substrate may also be too rough for it in some ways.
Okay. Looks like we have cucumber salad for dinner tonight.
Is it okay up there at the top of the tank? Can't really return it. What to do?? :notsure:
Oh, can't go on crushed coral. Not good at all. Needs sand for sure. It actually ingests the sand particles. I would say the substrate may also be too rough for it in some ways.
Okay. Looks like we have cucumber salad for dinner tonight.
1knight164
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Originally Posted by tropills
I have a red sea medussia (sp)cuke and its ALL the way at the water surface been there for almost 7 months, must like it there because he's always open feeding. :happyfish
Thanks. That's a relief! :cheer:
I have a red sea medussia (sp)cuke and its ALL the way at the water surface been there for almost 7 months, must like it there because he's always open feeding. :happyfish
Thanks. That's a relief! :cheer:
tropills
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Good Question, I would like to think that it is pulling more good food for itself from the cleaner water( but if it has a craving for poop it could just go to the bottom.)
Know but seriusly they will sift the sand when they feel they are'nt getting enough nutrients from the water itself.
or at least thats what I've read in several books.
or at least thats what I've read in several books.
ophiura
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Originally Posted by tropills
Good Question, I would like to think that it is pulling more good food for itself from the cleaner water( but if it has a craving for poop it could just go to the bottom.)
Know but seriusly they will sift the sand when they feel they are'nt getting enough nutrients from the water itself.
or at least thats what I've read in several books.
Nope, there are major morphological differences in the tentacles. One is adapted to filter feed, one is adapted to sift sand. They dont really switch sides. If a filter feeder, it must get food from the water and you should be adding food. If it has gotten any smaller than when you got it, it is starving.
Sand sifters need to have access to sand.
I suppose they might get a bit from one or the other, but really, if it can't use its primary mode of feeding, it is in trouble.
Good Question, I would like to think that it is pulling more good food for itself from the cleaner water( but if it has a craving for poop it could just go to the bottom.)
or at least thats what I've read in several books.
Nope, there are major morphological differences in the tentacles. One is adapted to filter feed, one is adapted to sift sand. They dont really switch sides. If a filter feeder, it must get food from the water and you should be adding food. If it has gotten any smaller than when you got it, it is starving.
Sand sifters need to have access to sand.
I suppose they might get a bit from one or the other, but really, if it can't use its primary mode of feeding, it is in trouble.
tropills
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Originally Posted by ophiura
Nope, there are major morphological differences in the tentacles. One is adapted to filter feed, one is adapted to sift sand. They dont really switch sides. If a filter feeder, it must get food from the water and you should be adding food. If it has gotten any smaller than when you got it, it is starving.
Sand sifters need to have access to sand.
I suppose they might get a bit from one or the other, but really, if it can't use its primary mode of feeding, it is in trouble.
MYBAD, better get some new books then.. :scared:
Nope, there are major morphological differences in the tentacles. One is adapted to filter feed, one is adapted to sift sand. They dont really switch sides. If a filter feeder, it must get food from the water and you should be adding food. If it has gotten any smaller than when you got it, it is starving.
Sand sifters need to have access to sand.
I suppose they might get a bit from one or the other, but really, if it can't use its primary mode of feeding, it is in trouble.
MYBAD, better get some new books then.. :scared: