Keeping a healthy cuke??

[burnin]

Howdy folks,

Quick question. I have a cucumber, and was wondering how I might know if he is getting the proper nutrients in the water. I have had him for over a year, and he keeps getting smaller and smaller. I know these guys can change their shape any time, but this guy is just looking unhealthy and I don't want him to nuke the tank.

Any thoughts
B

 

[Anonymous]

What kind of cuke? There are two kinds...one that takes nutrients out of the water column, and one that will sift through sand. Got a pic?

~wings~

 

[Anonymous]

That's an easy one.

Cucumbers have the ability to consume their own flesh in times of starvation. A Cucumber will grow when receiving proper nutrition and shrink when it's not getting enough to eat.