Reeflings
Order

Common name: Sea Cucumbers

Scientific name: Apodida

Apodida is an order of sea cucumbers known for their elongated bodies and reduced tube feet. They are detritivores, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients. In the aquarium, they help maintain clean sand beds by consuming detritus and organic matter. Some species are nocturnal and may burrow into the substrate, while others are more active during the day. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of tank mates. Care should be taken to ensure they are not harmed by aggressive fish or invertebrates.

  1. Head showing feeding tentacles of the sticky snake sea cucumber (Euapta godeffroyi), New Britain, Papua New Guinea
    Common name: Lion's Paw Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Euapta godeffroyi
  2. Summer theme. Two glass bottles with lemon and cucumber infusion sassy water, shells, sea stones, sunglasses, wooden beads, on white sand as background. Flat lay
    Common name: beaded sea cucumber
    Scientific name: Euapta lappa
  3. Chef preparing fish burgers with seafood, avocado, shrimp, prawn on brazier with hot flame at summer local food market - close up view. Outdoor cooking, gastronomy, cookery, street food concept
    Common name: Conspicuous Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Opheodesoma spectabilis
  4. Common name: Cotton Candy Nudibranch
    Scientific name: Polyplectana kefersteinii
  5. Synapta Maculata - Sea Cucumber - Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber - Snake Sea Cucumber
    Common name: Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Synapta maculata
  6. Wurmseegurke - Synaptula lamperti
    Common name: Lampert's Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Synaptula lamperti