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Pink and Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria edulis)

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Pink and Black Sea Cucumber
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About Pink and Black Sea Cucumber

Holothuria edulis is a large, robust sea cucumber with distinctive coloration of pink/reddish body with black oral tentacles and tube feet. The body is cylindrical and can reach substantial size, with a leathery texture and visible respiratory trees when extended.

Key facts

Min tank size
75 gallons
Care Level
Moderate
Notes
• Minimum 75 gallon tank with deep sand bed (4–6 inches) for foraging and burrowing • Maintain temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Primarily detritivorous; feeds on organic debris, sand biofilm, and decaying matter; supplement with occasional seaweed or frozen food • Nocturnal; provide hiding places and low lighting; avoid strong water flow that may stress the animal • Very sensitive to copper, pesticides, and sudden parameter changes; acclimate slowly
Compatibility
Peaceful and non-aggressive toward corals and other invertebrates. Avoid housing with aggressive fish or predatory starfish that may harass or consume it.
Family
Holothuriidae
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Max Size
10
Diet Details
Feeds on detritus and organic matter in the sand bed. Supplemental feeding with phytoplankton or microalgae may be needed in established tanks with limited natural food sources.
Category
Detritivore
Origin
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to Hawaii and Polynesia.
Appearance Description
Holothuria edulis is a large, robust sea cucumber with distinctive coloration of pink/reddish body with black oral tentacles and tube feet. The body is cylindrical and can reach substantial size, with a leathery texture and visible respiratory trees when extended.
Type
Cucumber

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