Sea Apples - experiences/thoughts?

[Treebeard]

I think the same may be true of boxfish. I am sure I caused alot of stress for the fish in my tank when I netted them from the old 46 gallon tank and stuck them in pails while I set up the 90 gallon. Mind you, I caught Boxy close to first and stored him in his own bucket, but I am sure he was still stressed enough to let his natural defenses kick in. But everybody survived the move. <knocks on wood!>

Originally Posted by BlueAbyss

I'll bet that their toxicity, like that of Poison Dart Frogs, is reduced over time in captivity, due to different diet, conditions, whatever (they aren't sure of why exactly yet, at least with the frogs...).

[Whatigot]

basement sump huh?
thats sweet.....
is there a lot of vibration noise from the water moving through that much pipe anywhere in your house?

TLO, that article kicked some serious wrass.
much appreciated and quite helpful.
cucumber butt fish..., weird.
Thank you.

[reeferious]

at one time i was debating on setting up a stand alone tank just housing different sea cucumber varieties. i almost snatched one up from kinged pet and another one from pet store on burrard st. i forego the urge after i figured out how much trouble it is to keep these guys fed and in good health. as it stands i have only one red worm cucumber in the refugium which does a fantastic mop up job.

[Whatigot]

you should give that article a read reeferious.
It makes the care of these animals seem relatively easy...