IDENTIFY THIS SPECIES!!

[IndianaReef]

I just visited my local pet store and hastily bought this lil guy for my aquarium (Reginald Is his name) but silly me forgot to ask what the name of this guys species is, as well as how to take care of him. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bfragale]

Sea cucumber

 

[fishguy242]

hi,pintacta australis, to be exact or,aussie pink thorn cucumber. great to have for clean up ,be careful not sucked up in jets or pumps/overflows,and nothing harassing him,will release toxins

 

[IKD]

I just visited my local pet store and hastily bought this lil guy for my aquarium (Reginald Is his name) but silly me forgot to ask what the name of this guys species is, as well as how to take care of him. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

I think that’s a Yellow Sea cucumber. Need phytoplankton and other filter feedings on a very regular basis. Here is a link also (marked Expert Only). I would return to the store unless your up for a large challenge.

Maybe consider a Tiger Tail cucumber which are detritus eaters and easier to care for.

Sea Cucumber, Yellow: Saltwater Aquarium Invertebrates for Marine Aquariums

m.liveaquaria.com

 

[IndianaReef]

Thanks everyone, im up for the challenge hahaha. Do they like high flow and how often should i target feed with phytoplankton?

 

[IndianaReef]

hi,pintacta australis, to be exact or,aussie pink thorn cucumber. great to have for clean up ,be careful not sucked up in jets or pumps/overflows,and nothing harassing him,will release toxins

I tried googling that scientific name and nothing comes up. Are you sure?

 

[IKD]

I tried googling that scientific name and nothing comes up. Are you sure?

Search for Colochirus robustus

Let us know how it works out.

 

[fishguy242]

nope ,was late try pentacta anceps ,pink thorned cuc

 

[IndianaReef]

nope ,was late try pentacta anceps ,pink thorned cuc

Bang on. Thanks so much

 

[Rjukan]

Debbie downer alert incoming. Next time do yourself a favor and research anything you're considering buying. Even if it's just a quick search while you're standing in the store, it could save you money and stress in the long run.