Pencil Urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides)

Our fascinating urchin will make an interesting addition to your saltwater tank especially a nano tank. They are about 1 inch to 2.5 inches in diameter. It has blunt spines. Pencil Urchins live in the rocks during the day and are active at night. They eat and do well on standard frozen fish foods. They require typical saltwater aquarium salinity and temperature. Eucidaris species are found in the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific.

This urchin is guaranteed for LIVE ARRIVAL ONLY.

• Care Level

  Beginner

• Tank Requirements

  24 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  With caution

• Diet

  Omnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 1.5-2 inches

• Full-Size

  Approx. 6 inches

• Water Parameters

  0ppm, 72-82F, pH 8.0-8.3