Sea Slug Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Take a look at this ! What does everyone think on a scale from 1 to 10 . Link to comment
polkiejoe Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Take a look at this ! What does everyone think on a scale from 1 to 10 . 10+ What is it and where can I get one???? Link to comment
dreadfish Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 i love those urchins we have thema work lol SWEET Link to comment
crazinezz978 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 10+ What is it and where can I get one???? GREAT URCHIN, same question, where can i get one and what's it called?? Link to comment
Sea Slug Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 The Species is " Diadema Urchin " , the scientific name is " Astropyga Radiata " . Some common names that it goes by is . Blue Spot Urchin Radiant Sea Urchin Red Sea Urchin ( Does not mean it comes from the Red Sea ) I got it from a buddy of mine , they are VERY LARGE and will wipe out unwanted algea quickly . That being said they also ( Like most urchins eat coraline algea ) The one that I got is about the size of a baseball and moves quickly for an urchin . The picture believe it or not doesn't come close to doing the colors justice it looks like an alien space ship . In a very short time he'll have to be fed sheet algea to keep him full . If he devlops a taste for corals he'll have to go , but I also have blue tux . urchins in my tanks and they have not been a problem over the years . This species and sea hares are the only two I know of that can wipe out a tank full of hair algea in a matter of days . The thing to keep in mind with Diadema Urchins is there spines are very painfull , it gets into your flesh and breaks off into pieces , the more your muscle tissue flexes the deeper the spines work into your body . So if you find one caution ( to say the least ) must be used when handling or putting your hands into the tank . Link to comment
CyCLOnE Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 What do urchins do in a reef? Or is this a ordement type animal? Its very pretty also Link to comment
Sea Slug Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 They keep unwanted algea out of the system ( they eat it ) , but will knock over your corals or pick them up and carry them around if you don't secure them well . Link to comment
Nimtz88 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 beautiful little guy. i'd give it a 10 here, those color combinations are really cool. Link to comment
Reef Gator Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wow. How do you hide the electrical cords? Is he battery powered? Link to comment
BJK2 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 awsome! so you propigate in chicago? whatcha makin? Link to comment
jafoca Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Those are indeed good looking did you find out if it is toxic yet? Link to comment
Clownfishcrazy1117 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Wow. How do you hide the electrical cords? Is he battery powered? I was thinking nuclear. Link to comment
Sea Slug Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 He's not toxic , but unlike most urchins he needs to fed . Link to comment
wildernesstank Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 that is crazy looking !!!!!!! wouldnt mind one of those Link to comment
wildernesstank Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 that is crazy looking !!!!!!! wouldnt mind one of those Link to comment
coralclown Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 YES .......A 10 FOR BEAUTY AND RARE.........AWSOME URCH ! Link to comment
Kombucha Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Wow. How do you hide the electrical cords? Is he battery powered? funniest post ever! LMAO :lol: Link to comment
agoutihead Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 i had one of these things, just for a day though. it is literally the most amazing animal i have ever seen for the salt water hobby. i had to bring it back because it is a coral eater. beware! i have the CORAL magazine and one month it was dedicated to urchins and they listed this urchin as a coral eater. so i took it back the next day. Link to comment
Sea Slug Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hmm...... Interesting My research shows it's an Omnivore , but I am aware that some experts consider them not reef safe while others say they are , but do not do well in captivity ( due to starvation ) . He lives in my prop tank ( LPS & Soft Corals ) and so far has not been a problem . He stays below the the egg crate and I feed him every day . If he did start eating corals I would transfer him to a fish only tank right away . Below are a couple of links to info . The scientific name is " Astropyga Radiata " http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic38690-11...tropyga+radiata http://www.fishtanksandponds.info/live-sto...rts/urchins.htm Link to comment
greeneyes Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 That is really cool, great find Link to comment
Kombucha Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 so does it run on batteries? Link to comment
fraggle rockette Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 very pretty... i would love an urchin but a) my tank is too small and i poke myself with blunt objects. not a pet for me. Link to comment
Kombucha Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 i poke myself with blunt objects. That's quote worthy! Link to comment
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