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Tuxedo Urchin (Mespiliasp.)

The blue and and red tuxedo urchins (Mespilia globulusandMespiliacfglubulusmanbetx3.0最新respectively) are not only beautiful and easy to care for, but they also serve a key ecological role in their environment by consuming (especially) filamentous algae.Totally reef-safe!

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Description

Tuxedo Urchin (Mespiliasp.)

manbetx3.0最新Sea urchins are considered by marine ecologists to be keystone species in tropical seas, as they promote the development of reef-building corals via the intense grazing pressure they exert on benthic algae.As such, they are an indispensable herbivore in any reef aquarium clean-up crew.manbetx3.0最新Highly valued for its beautiful appearance as well as for its ability to eradicate filamentous algae, the tuxedo urchin has long been a reef aquarium hobby favorite.

manbetx3.0最新Though less active during daylight hours, it emerges at night to feed on a wide variety of algae.manbetx3.0最新Particularly in smaller tanks or where benthic algae growth is minimal, it will eventually require supplemental feedings in the form of dried algae or offerings oflive material from the refugium.

The blue tuxedo urchin (Mespilia globulus) bears broad, velvety, dark bluish bands between rows of short spines.An equally attractive reddish variety (Mespiliacfglobulus) is currently believed to belong to the same species.

Thesecaptive bredspecimens are considerably hardier than those we've used in the past.Available in both blue and red color forms.

See below for more information.

Size and Care Requirements

  • Purchase Size:~1″ (length)
  • Max Size:3″ (length)
  • Water Parameters:72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.2-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
  • Color:Blue or red (see above)
  • Reef-Safe:Yes
  • Diet:Herbivorous

Tuxedo Urchin Species Information

The tuxedosea urchin occurs on shallow reefs, rubble flats and seagrass beds throughout the Indian Ocean and the Western Atlantic Ocean from Indonesia to Southern Japan.

The Benefits of Captive Bred Urchins

Captive-bredinvertebrates provide a huge advantage over wild-caught specimens.Because they are cultured under captive conditions, they are better adapted to living in an aquarium and tend to be more disease resistant.They are also better able to handle shipping/acclimation stress.By purchasing captive-bred sea urchins, you are supporting the aquaculture of marine organisms and helping to make our hobby sustainable!

manbetx3.0最新AlgaeBarn keeps these tuxedo urchins in an invertebrate-specific system to minimize the transfer of fish parasites and other unwanted hitchhikers.

100% Alive on Arrival (AoA) Guarantee

We guarantee that every tuxedo sea urchin we sell will be Alive On Arrival and in good health.Should any arrive in any other state, we will either replace them free of charge (including shipping).If the total livestock loss is less than $40, we will issue store credit.For more information, please also visit our100% Alive On Arrival Guaranteepage.

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Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 2 × 2 × 2 in

Customer Reviews

Based on 55 reviews
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Michael McLean
One died

One died the first night, then the other wore it's skeleton as a hat for a few days.Disappointing, but still pretty metal.

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Rob Mason

Great product and experience!

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Alex K
Love the little guy

He puts on camouflage and they seem very healthy.Seem like they clean and get around the tank very well.Do not regret getting them.Had snails die and even 3 crabs but these guys are holding up strong.Beautiful addition to the tank.I have 3 of them and a hair eating one that is also amazing!!!!

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David C
Great little urchin

We purchased one of the blue tuxedo urchins and it has become one of our favorites in the tank.It started eating right away.We took a long time drip acclimating according to the recommendation and never had any issues.The urchin was small about the size of a quarter but healthy and ready to go.It took it a few days to settle in to its home and leave the first rock it found.It just kept cleaning the one rock and zoas.manbetx3.0最新Finally, it has moved on to the bigger rocks and is mowing down the algae and finding hats along the way.manbetx3.0最新I'm going to be purchasing another urchin from AlgaeBarn soon.

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Jennifer Killian

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