Purple Pincushion Urchin

Quick Stats

Description

The Purple Pincushion Urchin is a vibrant addition to a marine tank with its striking purple spines. Its peaceful nature makes it ideal for reef tanks, and it is reef safe, meaning it will not harm corals. This urchin helps maintain a healthy tank by grazing on algae, thus acting as a natural cleaner. Like other herbivorous urchins, the Purple Pincushion Urchin primarily feeds on algae that grow in the tank. However, if natural algae growth is limited, you may need to supplement its diet with algae-based foods such as dried seaweed. These urchins are known for their interesting behavior of picking up small objects, such as shells and rocks, to help camouflage themselves. They thrive best in well-established aquariums with plenty of live rock to graze on and stable water conditions. Approximate Purchase Size: 1″ to 3″