Australian Sea Apple, Violet Sea Cucumber - Pseudocolochirus violaceus

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Australian Sea Apple

Scientific Name

Pseudocolochirus violaceus

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Expert-only

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

6 inches

Placement in tank

Any

Water Flow

Medium

Diet

Planktivore

Range

Western Pacific, Australia

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Sea Cucumbers emit a toxin called holothurin. If you notice an oily residue on the surface of the acclimation container, find cucumber floating on top of the water, any cloudiness in the bag, or note that the acclimation water is very discolored do not add cucumber or acclimation water to the aquarium. If bothered by hermits, fish or any other animal it shares it’s aquarium with it may eject it’s viscera as a survival mechanism and kill off some of the fish and invertebrates it shares it’s aquarium with. Acclimate in a container separate from other purchases.

Other Common Names

Violet Sea Cucumber