Urchins

Sea Urchins are approximately 2"-3" in diameter, with the spines extending possibly twice that distance. Care must be taken to prevent the Urchins from accidentally overturning rocks in the reef tank causing damage to themselves and other reef inhabitants such as live corals. Sea Urchins make great additions to marine aquariums, consuming undesirable algae and detritus within the tank.

More...

 Thumbnail Longspine Urchin
VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Black Longspine Urchin, also known as Long-spined Sea Urchin, has a body which is predominately black with a red eyespot in the center. The spines on these urchins are long,... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Pencil Urchin
VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Pencil Urchin of the Eucidaris genera is also known as the Mine or Club Urchin. It has a brown, sometimes mottled body with stubby, thick spines radiating out in all directions.... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Pincushion Urchin
VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Pincushion Urchin has an oval to round body covered with hundreds of uniform spines. Its color can range from red to purple to white and blue. It requires ample hiding places... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Pincushion Urchin (Hairy Color)
VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Hairy Pincushion Urchin is also known as the Sea Egg, and the Priest-hat Urchin. It has five or ten double rows of white and red spines separated by spaces of red, purple,... [Read more]

 Thumbnail Tuxedo Urchin
VN:F [1.9.22_1171]
Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Tuxedo Pincushion Urchin, also known as the Sphere Urchin or Globe Urchin, has five to ten broad-colored bands usually blue or black, with red, brown, or dark spines. This... [Read more]