GA-PEACHES72;138339 wrote: 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!:shades:
Anyway, FYI--
<span style="font-size: 11px;">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. </span>
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<span style="font-size: 11px;">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. </span>
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<span style="font-size: 11px;">Even though most are fairly ugly, some are excellent substrate cleaners, such as some members in the genus
Holothuria</em>, i.e., H. hilla</em>, H. impatiens</em> and H. thomasi</em>. 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! </span>
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