Tank Teardown - Found this

[>>klong<<]

I removed all the rock and I'm emptying the tank and found this. What is it?

 

[alonsooro]

I can't see good enough, but it could be a cucumber. Not sure

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Agreed with the above - looks like it may be a sea cucumber of some kind.

 

[steveschuerger]

I’ll go along with the cucumber crowd

 

[sfin52]

Thats my thoughts as well

 

[Cthulukelele]

Out of curiosity, where do people stand these days on sand sifting cucumbers nuking tanks? I've had 3+ feet of tiger tail cucumber in every tank and it hasn't been a problem, but am I asking for trouble?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Out of curiosity, where do people stand these days on sand sifting cucumbers nuking tanks? I've had 3+ feet of tiger tail cucumber in every tank and it hasn't been a problem, but am I asking for trouble?

For a short response on my opinion - there's some risk, but it's manageable with preparation (i.e. manageable if you put nem guards on powerheads, cover your pumps and pipes, have carbon you can run if needed, have saltwater you can use for an emergency water change if needed, etc). The risk does vary by species though.

For a long response, see my post in the link below.

What to do with Medusa worm?

I found about 3-4 Medusa Worms in my tank, I have read that they can be beneficial to help the CUC. But also have heard if stressed they can kill all life in tank. Right now they are only about 1/2” long. My question is leave them or somehow try to remove them. more info 75 gallon DT 25 gallon...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[>>klong<<]

Thanks, all!