Good, Bad, or just ugly

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 8:33 AM

I have a new thing in my tank. I need help with the id please.

Tonester_man · 02-15-2008, 8:37 AM

FutureInterest · 02-15-2008, 8:38 AM

I vote ugly.

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 8:41 AM

Is it good for the tank?

mysterybox · 02-15-2008, 9:40 AM

http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyu...tchhikers.html

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

Barbara · 02-15-2008, 10:36 AM

What the heck is that thing? I do agree with the ugly vote.

Good luck Peaches! I hope it's the magical answer to all things that plague a reef tank!

Gwhiz · 02-15-2008, 10:43 AM

It's a sea cucumber...is it as white as it appears in that pic? Usually they're darker.

I've got four in my tank...they eat detritus and help clean the tank (mine are black, tho). The biggest problem with them is that if they die they can pollute your tank so you should keep track of him as best you can.

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 11:16 AM

His really white on the bottom and a with a little brown/black spots on top. Glad to hear they are good being I left it in the tank when I came to work today.

Thanks Mysterybox for those sites they were a lot of help. I have found out I have a lot of cool things in my tank. I was worried about them but now I am really happy.

Cameron · 02-15-2008, 11:22 AM

Is their a forth option?

Gwhiz · 02-15-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron

Is their a forth option?

lol--like a "It's not necessarily bad but I wouldn't want it in my tank" option?

chicagoman_35 · 02-15-2008, 11:34 AM

Fugly

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 11:39 AM

I think I will call him George. And I will huge him and squeeze him. lol

Gwhiz · 02-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA-PEACHES72

I think I will call him George. And I will huge him and squeeze him. lol

I think I've just been insulted

or propositioned!

Anyway, FYI--

Many of these creatures are nocturnal and all require large amounts of foodstuffs, which they process fully within about one hour. For some species, sinking shrimp pellets are a good food source should there not be enough detritus coated material in the aquarium. And, its not a good practice to place any of the roaming sand and rubble cleaners in newly established aquariums, as they will slowly starve.

And be forewarned, cucumbers will grow smaller if they don't find sufficient food. If this happens or they are pestered by tankmates, they should be removed from the aquarium before they release deadly toxins (holothurin and holotoxin). Even though happenings such as this is quite rare, these toxins, chemically called triterpenglycosides, will cause fishes in the aquarium to act skittish, exhibit respiratory distress, and probably die soon after exposure. Other invertebrates are usually not effected. Since these toxins reduce water surface tension, a protein skimmer may overflow. And if a cucumber is sucked into a powerhead and shredded, I recommend a major water change, increased protein skimming and possibly a canister filter with an ample amount of activated carbon be employed.

Even though most are fairly ugly, some are excellent substrate cleaners, such as some members in the genus Holothuria, i.e., H. hilla, H. impatiens and H. thomasi. Sand and organic material that go into one end are separated, with organic matter being digested and sand particles expelled at its opposite end. Always reminds me of something like a car wash!

Barbara · 02-15-2008, 11:55 AM

...And he shall be your squishy, and you shall call him squishy and he shall be yours!

Cameron · 02-15-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA-PEACHES72

I think I will call him George. And I will huge him and squeeze him. lol

great quote...

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 3:16 PM

Thanks to all for all the help. Maybe he can find enough poo in the tank.

mysterybox · 02-15-2008, 9:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA-PEACHES72

Thanks to all for all the help. Maybe he can find enough poo in the tank.

About once or twice a month, Cameron and I start throwing $hit at eat other, maybe we throw some your way? for your "george" that is!

GA-PEACHES72 · 02-15-2008, 10:04 PM

Who knows he may like it. lol

mysterybox · 02-15-2008, 10:15 PM

tnyga · 02-16-2008, 8:13 AM

This is going way wrong....GL George..youll be in my prayers lol

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02-15-2008, 8:38 AM	#3
FutureInterest Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,539 City: Roswell State: Ga Occupation: gigolo Other Interests: spluenking	I vote ugly.

02-15-2008, 8:41 AM	#4
GA-PEACHES72 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 477 City: Valdosta State: GA Occupation: Going back to school and working on my sites. Other Interests: Fish, Cats, and Family.	Is it good for the tank?

02-15-2008, 10:36 AM	#6
Barbara Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,864 City: Woodstock State: GA Occupation: Health Insurance	What the heck is that thing? I do agree with the ugly vote. Good luck Peaches! I hope it's the magical answer to all things that plague a reef tank!

02-15-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
Gwhiz Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,163 City: Fayetteville State: GA Occupation: Sales Other Interests: Woodworking, Motorcycles	It's a sea cucumber...is it as white as it appears in that pic? Usually they're darker. I've got four in my tank...they eat detritus and help clean the tank (mine are black, tho). The biggest problem with them is that if they die they can pollute your tank so you should keep track of him as best you can.

02-15-2008, 11:16 AM	#8
GA-PEACHES72 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 477 City: Valdosta State: GA Occupation: Going back to school and working on my sites. Other Interests: Fish, Cats, and Family.	His really white on the bottom and a with a little brown/black spots on top. Glad to hear they are good being I left it in the tank when I came to work today. Thanks Mysterybox for those sites they were a lot of help. I have found out I have a lot of cool things in my tank. I was worried about them but now I am really happy.

02-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#9
Cameron Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,231 City: Alpharetta State: GA	Is their a forth option?

02-15-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
chicagoman_35 Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 46 Posts: 427 City: Lawrenceville State: GA Occupation: Engineer	Fugly

02-15-2008, 11:39 AM	#12
GA-PEACHES72 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 477 City: Valdosta State: GA Occupation: Going back to school and working on my sites. Other Interests: Fish, Cats, and Family.	I think I will call him George. And I will huge him and squeeze him. lol

02-15-2008, 11:55 AM	#14
Barbara Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,864 City: Woodstock State: GA Occupation: Health Insurance	...And he shall be your squishy, and you shall call him squishy and he shall be yours!

02-15-2008, 3:16 PM	#16
GA-PEACHES72 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 477 City: Valdosta State: GA Occupation: Going back to school and working on my sites. Other Interests: Fish, Cats, and Family.	Thanks to all for all the help. Maybe he can find enough poo in the tank.

02-15-2008, 10:04 PM	#18
GA-PEACHES72 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 477 City: Valdosta State: GA Occupation: Going back to school and working on my sites. Other Interests: Fish, Cats, and Family.	Who knows he may like it. lol

02-16-2008, 8:13 AM	#20
tnyga Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,288 City: Covington State: GA Occupation: Service Director Heyward Allen Motor Company Other Interests: keyboards, cooking, horses, family	This is going way wrong....GL George..youll be in my prayers lol

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