Urchinsss

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

So this thread is for someone who wanted to see pictures of my urchins, if anyone has any pictures of their own urchins please share

orange priest-hat urchin in nano

Urchins in 260 gallon tank

Red urchin (Astropyga radiata)

Black long spined urchin

green priest-hat urchin

 

[Tomchong22]

My question is how hard are they to take care of? I have a 60g right now that is mid cycle and I would love to have some a few months down the road.(6 to 8 ) months.

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Very easy IMO, they do grow really fast though, I got all of mine small (quarter sized) and they all outgrew my nano. I don't really ever feed them but sometimes when i put sheet algae in for the fish they get some. They really like the stuff though so if you want to make sure they are getting enough food then that is the perfect solution.

 

[redfisher1139]

Nice pics.

 

[Tomchong22]

Alright thanks. Also do they have any particular light requirements? I have heard that they need very strong light to survive

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Alright thanks. Also do they have any particular light requirements? I have heard that they need very strong light to survive

lol nope no lighting requirements at all. The black long spined urchin actually doesn't like the bright light and comes out usually at night or when the blue dimmer lights are on. The rest are out all day/night.

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Nice pics.

Thanks!!

 

[MississippiFishGuy]

Man I really like your red urchin.

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Man I really like your red urchin.

Thanks, here's my pic from my avatar when it was still in my nano.

Most beautiful urchins everrr! Their neon blue spots make then even cooler lol

 

[MississippiFishGuy]

I might order me a few online when I get my new tank set up.

 

[Fishbone13]

How Many can I get for a 75 gal tank? Or what do you recommend?

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Mmmm I'd say two, maybe three? Just add some extra sheet algae (elastic it to a rock or something) every once in awhile to make sure they aren't starving.

Just a note urchins teeth can wreck acrylic aquariums and the short spined ones like tuxedo, pincushion, priest-hat, ect like to carry items around on their backs to disguise themselves. They might pick up the odd coral, usually just rocks and shells though.

 

[Tomchong22]

Just a note urchins teeth can wreck acrylic .

Hahah dang. I def don't want to look at my tank and see a 2ft scratch across it.. Lol just hearing that makes me second guess getting some.

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Hahah dang. I def don't want to look at my tank and see a 2ft scratch across it.. Lol just hearing that makes me second guess getting some.

Lol I'm guessing you have an acrylic tank then?? (they are perfectly safe with glass aquariums)

 

[Tomchong22]

Well my 60g is glass but when I move in about a year or so I might upgrade to a 120 acrylic.i def wanted to make sure b4 I got any just in case I switch over.

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

Well my 60g is glass but when I move in about a year or so I might upgrade to a 120 acrylic.i def wanted to make sure b4 I got any just in case I switch over.

yah that is a good idea haha

 

[Gregcoyote]

They sometimes will attach coral and when I had them, they also constantly were knocking down rocks. Great detritus cleaner though.