Whats a normal behavior for sea cucumbers?

[sarahandkevin]

We just got one. How should I exspect them to behaive?
The reasearch I have looked up on them - doesnt talk about day to day behaivor- if anyone has a link that would be great.

In the beginning- he would hide when the lights were on and come out at night. But yesterday he stayed out front not moving.... just all tucked into a rock & coral spot. it is hard to tell if he is feeling ok or not.

 

[prattreef]

That sounds right Sarah. They are more active at night, but will over time be more visible during the day. They don't always move a lot, but sometimes they do. If they are healthy you will notice a trail of sand poop behind them.

 

[techreef]

i have a black cuke that came w/ 3 others on my TBS LR. unfortunately, unless they're buried in the sand, i only have 1 of the 4 original cukes. maybe the others starved? But to further answer your question, mine alternates time on the sand with time hanging from the glass. he moves very slowly, but in 20 minutes you will usually be able to tell that he moved and is okay.

 

[jhale]

Sarah , I have one, and I see it only once in a while.

Randy said "sand poop" :lol:

 

[deelucky]

i have an atlantic out all the time making sand pellets.eats all day long dont know when it sleeps.sometimes in the morning its really compressed.he's about 7" long and in the morning a about 3"-4" lump.looks like someone took a dump in my tank.lol

 

[reefman]

mine's is pretty active. always leaving sand poops around. it is the best sand sifter i have, not to mention the cheapest. clearly the best investment i have ever made.