Hairy Pincushion Urchin (Tripneustes gratilla)
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Hairy Pincushion Urchin
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Hairy Pincushion Urchin
Tripneustes gratilla
208 Litres (55 US G.)
7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Hairy Pincushion Urchin, Priest Hat Urchin, Collector Urchin, Sea Egg
Sexing[edit]
- Unknown
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Unknown
Diet[edit]
- This Urchin will graze on algae and can be supplemented with dried seaweed, it will also eat Caulerpa.
Feeding regime[edit]
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- It is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and it will not tolerate high nitrate levels.
Behaviour[edit]
- Unknown
Identification[edit]
- How to id the animal.
