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Pincushion Urchin
Pincushion Urchin
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$40.00 CAD
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- Species: Pincushion Urchin, oval to round body with uniform spines.
- Color: Varies from red, purple, white, to blue.
- Habitat: Needs ample hiding places and live rock for grazing in aquariums.
- Behavior: Hides in caves or burrows during the day, grazes on algae at night using suctorial podia.
- Diet: Primarily algae; supplement with dried seaweed if algae is scarce.
- Tank Requirements: Stable rock formations to support movement and wedging in crevices.
- Compatibility: Generally solitary but tolerates others of its kind; may prey on sessile invertebrates.
- Sensitivity: Intolerant to high nitrates and copper-based medications; poor water quality causes spine loss.
- Breeding: Extremely difficult to breed in aquariums, no clear distinguishing traits between mates.