Warty Sea Cucumber
(Cercodemas anceps)
Cercodemas Cucumbers are seen in areas with good water flow such as wharves or wooden debris on the sea bed. Sea cucumbers are scavengers of small food items on the ocean floor, as well as plankton that may be floating in the water column. Algae, aquatic invertebrates, and waste particles make up their diet. It's essential to avoid using copper-based treatments in a tank with invertebrates, as it can harm them. Always follow the recommended guidelines for medication use in marine aquariums.
Cercodemas anceps Cucumbers are commonly referred to as Warty Sea Cucumbers. They are occasionally collected for the aquarium trade. The coloration of Cercodemas anceps can vary but is often brownish or beige. The body may have a slightly elongated and cylindrical shape. Their size can vary depending on environmental conditions but generally grow close to 5"
Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH
- Care: Difficult
- Behavior: Social
- Diet: Live Food
- Habitat: Reef
- Light: Medium