{"product_id":"burnt-sausage-cucumber","title":"Burnt Sausage Cucumber","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBurnt Sausage Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating marine invertebrate valued for its ability to process and recycle organic material within the aquarium substrate. With its elongated, sausage-like body and dark coloration, it adds an unusual and interesting feature to a mature marine aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species spends much of its time moving across and through the sand bed, consuming detritus and organic material before passing cleaned substrate behind it. It is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003emature aquariums with an established sand bed\u003c\/strong\u003e and plenty of natural food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other sea cucumbers, care should be taken around pumps and powerheads, and specimens should be acclimated carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHolothuria\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detritus, microorganisms and organic matter within the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand bed and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally reef compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature aquarium recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Burnt Sausage Cucumber eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt primarily feeds on organic material, microorganisms and detritus within the sand and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it clean the sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As it feeds, it processes substrate and helps recycle organic material within the sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. It is peaceful and does not normally bother healthy corals or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan sea cucumbers be dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sea cucumbers can release defensive toxins if severely stressed, injured or dying. Good aquarium husbandry and protecting the animal from pumps are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding one to a new aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn immature aquarium may not contain enough natural food to sustain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it without a suitable sand bed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy, established substrate provides an important natural food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllowing it near unprotected pumps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse guards on powerheads and other equipment to prevent injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling it unnecessarily\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive handling and allow the cucumber to settle naturally after introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea cucumbers can be sensitive to sudden changes in salinity and water chemistry. 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