{"id":57335,"date":"2026-08-18T19:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T19:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/shop\/sem%20categoria\/colochirus-crassus\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:14:03","slug":"colochirus-crassus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/shop\/inverts\/holothuria\/colochirus-crassus\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy Cucumber <br> (<em>Colochirus crassus<\/em>)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Candy Cucumber: A Vibrant Filter Feeder for Your Reef Tank<\/h2>\n<p><em>Discover the Candy Cucumber, a striking and beneficial addition to mature reef aquariums, known for its vibrant colours and unique filter-feeding behaviour.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Candy Cucumber, *Colochirus crassus*, is a captivating marine invertebrate admired for its vibrant yellow, orange, and red coloration, often adorned with white or pink bands. This species adds a unique visual element with its elongated body and spiky projections. As a suspension feeder, it extends feathery tentacles into the water column to capture microscopic food particles, playing a role in water purification. Found naturally in the Indo-Pacific, it typically anchors in areas of gentle current to optimize feeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moderate to Expert. While peaceful and reef-compatible, the Candy Cucumber requires a mature, stable aquarium with consistent food availability. They are sensitive to poor water quality and can release toxins if stressed, making them more suitable for experienced aquarists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A minimum tank size of 280 litres (75 gallons) is recommended to ensure stability and adequate feeding opportunities. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1\u20138.4, salinity 1.024\u20131.026 SG, and temperatures between 24\u201327\u00b0C (75\u201381\u00b0F). Gentle, indirect water flow is essential for feeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strictly a filter feeder, the Candy Cucumber requires regular target feeding 3-5 times per week with phytoplankton, marine snow, coral plankton blends, or powdered zooplankton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Buy From Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We offer healthy, vibrant Candy Cucumbers sourced responsibly. Each specimen is carefully selected and prepared for safe shipping, ensuring you receive a top-quality marine invertebrate ready to enhance your aquarium.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> *Colochirus crassus*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Name \/ Variant:<\/strong> Candy Cucumber<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> 10-15 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indo-Pacific<\/li>\n<li><strong>pH Range:<\/strong> 8.1\u20138.4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 24\u201327\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> [data unavailable]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming Zone:<\/strong> Bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Buy your Candy Cucumber online today for a unique and functional reef aquarium addition!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Candy Cucumber: A Vibrant Filter Feeder for Your Reef Tank Discover the Candy Cucumber, a striking and beneficial addition to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":59423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[97,27,37],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-57335","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-holothuria","product_cat-hotitem","product_cat-inverts","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/57335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=57335"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=57335"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=57335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}