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Tigertail Cucumber

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melev
, 04-29-2010 at 02:44 AM (3226 Views)
This morning when I arose, I saw one of the Tigertail Cucumbers on the front glass of my tank, in the upper right corner. This isn't the first time, but I thought it was worth taking a few pictures.





It was holding onto the glass, but reached over and rested on the Toadstool Leather.






The feeding end acts like a bunch of little mops that capture sand and detritus, which is consumed. What comes out the other end? Clean sand!




I've seen it travel around the Vortech pumps many times, but never had any reason to be concerned. By the time the lights were on, it was back at the substrate and rockwork.

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  1. KingNeptunesBounty's Avatar
    Melev, I had one of those in the past do the exact same thing. But only at first when purchased and introduced to the aquarium. I have a tendancy to overfeed so eventually it went to the sand and decided that bottom dwelling was better and eventually split into two within weeks. Maybe their is not enough nutrients in the substrate and he is roaming to find some? Mine would react to light the same way, even during night when I used a small flashlight to observe the aquarium.
  2. Hat39406's Avatar
    Cool looking! How long is it?
  3. TomNeely's Avatar
    Nice shots.

    I have 3 of these in my tank that are around 6". They do a great job cleaning up and leave behind clean sand.

    After mine do a "number 2" the crabs come over and break up the "pellets". I guess this is normal...
  4. melev's Avatar
    This one is probably about 8". I bought one many years ago, and over time it has split repeatedly. There are probably 7 total in my system, including the angled tank, the refugium, the sump, and the main display.

    It isn't often I see it on the glass, but it does happen a few times a year. Heck, it may only be a once-in-year pilgrimage by each of them. LOL
  5. MeVsTheWorld's Avatar
    Great shots. I have one that I bought a couple of months ago, but have yet to see it since it was put in the tank..
  6. Jkohuts's Avatar
    thoes are some great shots melev cool creatures
  7. austin93's Avatar
    Wow, maybe that would be a positive addition to my cuc. Looks menacing for sure.