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Reef pro
Scientific name - Tripneustes gratilla
Family – Diadematidae
Common name – Hatpin Urchin
Max Size – 3 in (9 cm)
Range: Indo-Pacific
Care Level – Moderate
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – It will roam the aquarium eating algae
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This urchin can be a very helpful member of your CUC. They do best in larger aquarium with plenty of area for them to roam. They will pick up anything that is not glued down to camouflage themselves. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and small amount are fatal to it.
Family – Diadematidae
Common name – Hatpin Urchin
Max Size – 3 in (9 cm)
Range: Indo-Pacific
Care Level – Moderate
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – It will roam the aquarium eating algae
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This urchin can be a very helpful member of your CUC. They do best in larger aquarium with plenty of area for them to roam. They will pick up anything that is not glued down to camouflage themselves. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and small amount are fatal to it.
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