Mespilia globulus
This urchin needs hard substrates and shady areas. It can be kept alone or in small groups. It eats mainly algae, including coralline algae. Its spines are very sharp and can puncture skin.
COMMON NAME:
Tuxedo Urchin
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Mespilia globulus
SIZE AVAILABLE:
~1 inch
MINIMUM TANK SIZE:
20 gallons
FOOD/DIET:
Omnivore
CARE LEVEL:
Moderately Easy
REEF SAFE:
Yes
AVAILABILITY:
Most always available - 99%
Product Reviews:
Reviewed 2 times
Average Rating:
Joanne of Richmond Virginia
Tuxedo Urchin
I ordered one of these for my 30 gallon reef tank. Great little urchin, healthy and pretty, and doesn't knock things over. It's very cool to watch the little tube feet move! Healthy and acclimated well, and I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Thang of Greenville, SC
Great Livestock
This is my second time ordered through r2g and the experience is still great. Everything arrived alive. My tuxedo urchin is living and moving. In fact, everything I've ordered so far is doing well. Another suggestion is a way for members to save cart.