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- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Approximate size
- M 3-5 cm
- Maintenance
- Difficult
- Temperament
- Neither peaceful nor aggressive
- Food
- Detritivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not recommended
- Recommended number
- Alone
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Pentacta anceps – Pink Sea Cucumber for Reef Aquarium Planarian Control
Pentacta anceps, also known as the pink sea cucumber, is a detritivore marine slug native to the western Indo-Pacific region. This specimen is distinguished by its elongated shape, typical of holothurians, and its soft pink coloration, which immediately catches the eye in a reef aquarium.
A Natural Ally Against Planarians
The distinctive feature of the Pentacta anceps is its specialized diet. This pink sea cucumber is known to feed exclusively on planarians, those small flatworms that can sometimes become invasive in marine aquariums. Introducing it into a tank enables natural and sustainable control of these pests.
Behavior and Compatibility
With a peaceful temperament, Pentacta anceps is completely reef safe. It poses no threat to fish, corals, or other invertebrates. It moves slowly across the substrate in search of planarians, without disturbing the other inhabitants of the aquarium.
Maintenance Conditions
Recommended minimum volume: 100 liters
Temperature: between 24°C and 27°C
Water flow: gentle to moderate
Decor: fine substrate, live rocks, presence of planarians to control
Feeding Pentacta anceps
This specimen feeds exclusively on planarians. If the planarian population decreases, it is important to consider transferring the slug to another tank or supplementing with suitable microfauna. No dry or frozen food will be accepted.
Why Choose Pentacta anceps?
- Effectively regulates planarian populations
- Compatible with all corals and invertebrates
- Peaceful, non-invasive animal
- Aesthetic and discreet
- Perfect for aquarists concerned with natural maintenance
Pentacta anceps offers a natural, effective, and visually unique solution for combating planarians. Easy to maintain under good conditions, this specialized detritivore will delight all enthusiasts of demanding reef aquariums.
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