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About Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber
Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber has a robust, brownish or grayish body with distinctive dark brown or black bands and spots, resembling tiger stripes. The tail region is prominently banded and gives the species its common name.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 12
- Notes
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank with deep sand bed (4+ inches) for burrowing and feeding • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feeds primarily on detritus and organic matter in the substrate; supplement with small food particles if needed • Nocturnal and reclusive; provide hiding spots and low light stress • Sensitive to sudden water changes and copper-based medications; avoid disturbance when burrowed
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance Description
- Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber has a robust, brownish or grayish body with distinctive dark brown or black bands and spots, resembling tiger stripes. The tail region is prominently banded and gives the species its common name.
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful and compatible with most reef fish and non-predatory invertebrates. Avoid housing with large predatory fish, mantis shrimp, or aggressive triggers.
- Family
- Holothuriidae
- Type
- Cucumber
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Detritivore that feeds on organic matter and microorganisms in sand. Supplement with quality liquid foods, phytoplankton, or prepared cucumber foods 2–3 times weekly.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea, East Africa, and across to Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Category
- Cucumber
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