Black Longspine Urchin (Diadema setosum) - Small

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Description

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The Black Long Spine Urchin is a great addition to any aquarium for multiple reasons. These urchins will help control algae growth, especially for aquariums with aggressive fish. Some fish have adapted to swimming and living between the long spines for protection. You can add the Long Spine Urchin to an aquarium with cultured Banggai Cardinal and watch as a symbiotic relationship is revealed in the aquarium. Use caution when handling urchins because they are venomous, which causes painful swelling and itching. They have a very unique way of moving around the aquarium by using a water vascular system. There are water canals through the inside of the urchin that pump water through the madreporite (red eye), which allows their small tube feet to move around the aquarium. Supplement their diet once and a while with dried seaweed.

- Add to an aquarium with ample algae and space to graze
- For continued health, supplement with dried algae
- Prefers higher salinity
- Drip acclimation is recommended
- Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- Reef safe with caution

Specifications

SKU	3467511
Primary Brand	Petco Marine Inverts
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Live Animal

Max water Temp	78 F
Pet Max Length	10 IN
Scientific Name	Diadema setosum
Special Diet	Herbivore
Min Water Temp	72 F
Environment	Marine
Temperament	Community
Care Level	Easy

Additional Features

Personalized Item flag	No
Size	Small

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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.

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