Tigertail Cucumber

Holothuria halodeima

Identification	Long, cylindrical body with tan, brown, and yellow banding. One of the largest aquarium cucumber species. Oral tentacles visible during active feeding.
Maximum Length	Up to 24 inches
Origin	Indo-Pacific, Hawaii
Minimum Tank Size	75 gallons
Reef Compatibility	Excellent

Behavior

One of the most hardy and reef-safe sea cucumber species. Exceptional sand sifter and substrate cleaner. Very active and continuously moves through the substrate processing large volumes of sand.

Diet & Feeding

Deposit feeder. Processes enormous volumes of sand and substrate, extracting bacteria, detritus, and organic particles. One of the best natural sand bed cleaners available.

Cautions

Can release mild defensive compounds if severely stressed or killed. Avoid copper-based medications. Do not purchase specimens that appear visibly damaged or discolored. Do not expose to air.