Purple/Pink Hairy Urchin
(Pseudoboletia maculata)
Pseudoboletia Urchins generally inhabit reef rock and rubble areas covered in algae. These urchins are primarily herbivores, feeding on algae and other plant material found on rocks and substrates. Urchins may disturb substrate and other tank inhabitants. It's essential to avoid using copper-based treatments in a tank with sea urchins, as it can harm them. Always follow the recommended guidelines for medication use in marine aquariums.
Pseudoboletia maculata Urchins are also sometimes known as Hairy Urchins. They are commonly seen in the aquarium trade. Pseudoboletia maculata Urchins are typically purple or pink with a cream colored body. They can grow up to 4".
Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH
- Care: Easy
- Behavior: Social
- Diet: Herbivore
- Habitat: Reef
- Light: Nocturnal