Question about sea urchins and sea cucumbers in a 5.5 gallon nano reef?

[GoldenOrbWeaver]

Hello.

I am setting up my first nano reef, which is 5.5 gallon, and I am wondering if I would be able to have a sea urchin or sea cucumber (of course after cycling and making sure the tank is stable). I know that they are both part of the cuc so if I got one would I get less snails? Would a 5.5 gallon tank have enough for them to eat or would I need to give them extra food? Is 5.5 gallons too small for them in general?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello.

I am setting up my first nano reef, which is 5.5 gallon, and I am wondering if I would be able to have a sea urchin or sea cucumber (of course after cycling and making sure the tank is stable). I know that they are both part of the cuc so if I got one would I get less snails? Would a 5.5 gallon tank have enough for them to eat or would I need to give them extra food? Is 5.5 gallons too small for them in general?

Cucumber yes, urchin May be pushing it

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

5.5 gallons is pretty small...the only problem is how would he have enough food in a tank that size? (Cucumber)

 

[Breadbox]

You can get one of those small yellow filter feeding sea-cucumbers if you can find it. I wouldn't try any bottom feeding sea cucumbers.