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About Pincushion Urchin
Lytechinus variegatus is a small, globular urchin typically 1–2.5 inches in diameter with purple or reddish spines and tube feet. The body is often encrusted with shells, algae, and debris, creating a characteristically "pincushion-like" appearance.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 2.5
- Care Level
- Easy
- Family
- Toxopneustidae
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
- Diet Details
- Herbivorous grazer. Feeds on algae, macroalgae, and detritus. Supplement with dried seaweed and quality herbivore pellets.
- Category
- Urchin
- Compatibility
- Peaceful toward corals and most invertebrates. Safe with fish and shrimp. May irritate sensitive corals or anemones if allowed to rest on them directly.
- Type
- Cleanup
- Notes
- Excellent for controlling hair algae. Active during day and night. Temperature range 72-78°F. Needs stable parameters. May knock over unsecured frags. Good for both sand and rock surfaces.
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Lytechinus variegatus is a small, globular urchin typically 1–2.5 inches in diameter with purple or reddish spines and tube feet. The body is often encrusted with shells, algae, and debris, creating a characteristically "pincushion-like" appearance.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
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