{"product_id":"smooth-black-cucumber","title":"Smooth Black 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\u003eSmooth Black Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating marine invertebrate and natural sand-bed cleaner. With its smooth, dark body and elongated shape, it slowly moves across the substrate while consuming detritus, microorganisms and organic material.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it feeds, the cucumber processes sand through its digestive system, helping recycle nutrients and keep the substrate cleaner. It is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003emature marine aquariums with an established sand bed\u003c\/strong\u003e and plenty of natural food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Black Cucumbers are generally peaceful and reef compatible. As with other sea cucumbers, take care when introducing and positioning them, particularly around pumps and powerheads.\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\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 Mature sand bed\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 Smooth Black Cucumber eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feeds primarily on microorganisms, detritus and organic material found within the sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it clean the sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As it consumes and processes substrate, it helps recycle organic material and naturally turns over the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. Smooth Black Cucumbers are peaceful and do not normally bother healthy corals or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan sea cucumbers release toxins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sea cucumbers can release defensive compounds when severely stressed, injured or dying. Keeping them healthy and protecting them from pumps is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding one to a new aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew systems may not have enough natural food within the substrate to sustain a cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it in a bare-bottom aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature sand bed provides an important source of natural food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllowing it near powerheads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect pumps and intakes to prevent the cucumber from being injured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling it unnecessarily\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive handling and allow it 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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