Pencil Urchin (Eucidaris metularia)
The Pencil Urchin is a unique and attractive species of urchin, easily recognized by its long, sharp spines that resemble pencils. These urchins are usually a dark purple or black color with yellow or white accents on their spines. Native to the Indo-Pacific, they are commonly found in reef environments where they feed on algae, detritus, and small organic matter on the seafloor. As excellent algae eaters, Pencil Urchins help maintain the cleanliness of reef tanks by controlling algal growth. They are generally peaceful but can be somewhat clumsy and may knock over corals or decorations in the tank.
Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Diet: Herbivore – primarily algae, detritus, and some small organic matter
Aggression Level: Peaceful – may accidentally disturb corals or tank decorations with their spines
Pencil Urchin (Eucidaris metularia)
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