Common Name: Edible Cucumber
Species Name: Holothuria edulis Lesson, 1830
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Red Sea to Hawaii
Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy substrates on reef terraces
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 73 to 83°F (23 - 28°C). Ingests sand and feeds on the microorganisms and organic matter in the sand. A good sand mover and recommended for reef tanks. Can attain 12 inches in length (30 cm) in the wild.
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