| Management number | 235209184 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | $40.00 | Model Number | 235209184 | ||
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| Name | Tuxedo urchins |
| Other Names |
Pincushion urchin, Globe urchin, Sphere urchin, Blue Tuxedo urchin, Crown urchin, Royal urchin, Ball urchin or Decorator urchin |
| Scientific Name | Mespilia globulus |
| Tank size (minimum) | 15 gallons (~60 liters) |
| Keeping | Easy – Medium |
| Breeding | Difficult |
| Average size | up to 2 inches (~5 cm) |
| Optimal Temperature | 72 – 79 °C (22 – 26 °C) |
| Water type | SG = 1.021 – 1.025 |
| Optimal PH | 8.1 – 8.4 |
| Optimal KH | 8 – 12 |
| Nitrate | Less than 20 ppm |
| Diet | Herbivorous / Algae |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Toxicity |
No |
| Life span | up to 1 – 2 years |
| Color Form | Velvety, dark blue, or black bands between rows of short, brown, or tan spines |
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