Cleaning crews are essential for managing your aquarium while also reducing your work load. Urchin is a great addition to any aquarium for multiple reasons. They got this name due to their "formal" appearance. Add this urchin to help control coralline algae growth. Be sure there is enough space and food if you plan on adding more than one to an aquarium. They have a very unique way of moving around the aquarium by using a water vascular system. There are water canals through the inside of the urchin that pump water through the madreporite (red eye) and that allows their small tube feet to move around the aquarium. If you see this urchin begin to lose some spines, be sure to check the water parameters because shedding is usually an indicator of poor water quality.
- Add to an aquarium with ample algae and space to graze
- For continued health, supplement with dried algae
- Prefers higher salinity
- Drip acclimation is recommended
- Reef safe with caution
- Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates