• Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber
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Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber

Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber

$39.99
$39.99
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Tiger tail sea cucumbers are sand-processing detritivores that slowly move through the substrate collecting organic material and microorganisms with their feeding tentacles. In mature aquariums with established sand beds, they can play a valuable role in keeping the substrate cleaner and better aerated while adding visual interest.

Difficulty Moderate
Water 1.024–1.026 salinity
Temperature 72–78°F
Substrate Mature sand bed
Feeding Organic material in sand bed

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You will receive one tiger tail sea cucumber similar in size and appearance to the product photos.

This item must be shipped with Express Shipping.

Please note: All orders ship Monday/Tuesday to ensure prompt delivery. Packages include insulated envelopes with heat packs or ice packs when necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tiger Tail sea cucumber reef-safe?
Yes — tiger tails are peaceful sand-sifting detritivores and one of the lower-risk sea cucumbers for reef tanks. Keep them away from pump intakes as a standard precaution.
What does a Tiger Tail sea cucumber eat?
Organic material and microorganisms in the sand bed. It needs a mature, established sand bed to find enough food — it's rated moderate difficulty for this reason.
What does a Tiger Tail sea cucumber do for my tank?
It constantly processes sand, keeping the substrate cleaner and better aerated while passing clean sand back out.
How do live invertebrates ship?
This item ships Express, Monday or Tuesday only, in insulated packaging with heat or ice packs whenever needed.