{"product_id":"golden-sea-cucumber","title":"Golden Sea Cucumber","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eGolden Sea Cucumber – \u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eStichopus herrmanni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"239\"\u003ePhysical Description \u0026amp; Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eThe Golden Sea Cucumber is a striking, elongated echinoderm that can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e8–12 inches (20–30 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e as an adult. Its smooth, golden-brown body glistens under reef lighting, and it exhibits slow, deliberate movement across the substrate while continuously grazing. Generally peaceful, this detritivore helps clean the sand bed and rarely disturbs other reef inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eSuitable Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eestablished reef tanks with mature sand beds of at least 2 inches depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Golden Sea Cucumber should be introduced only after your aquarium has stabilized for several months. Minimum tank size is \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing ample space for movement and feeding without disturbing corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eA natural detritivore, it feeds on organic matter within the substrate. Supplement its diet with finely chopped \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eHikari Spirulina Brine Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSan Francisco Bay Brand Spirulina Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure consistent nutrition in tanks with low natural detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eApproximate Product Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e3–5 inches (juvenile), growing up to 8–12 inches in a well-established tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolina Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42069643198551,"sku":"7606463","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4742\/3319\/files\/5F3AA2F3-0894-4454-92FD-ADB51980BEA5.jpg?v=1764113604","url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/golden-sea-cucumber","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}