Green Pincushion Urchin

Lytechinus Urchins should be added to well established aquariums with sand and plenty of algae covered rockwork with ledges, caves and crevices. Lytechinus Urchins do not tolerate copper medications and are sensitive to water parameter changes especially high nitrates. If sufficient algae is not available supplement with dried seaweed. Lytechinus Urchins are considered to be easy to care for, peaceful and reef safe. Urchins may disturb substrate and other tank inhabitants.

The Green Pincushion Urchin is also known as the Variegated Urchin. Uncommonly seen in the aquarium trade. Green Pincushion Urchins are a very lovely ornamental Urchin that can very greatly in color ranging from white, blues, reds and purples however this Urchin is varying shades of green. Pincushion Urchins can grow to 4".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH