Mine Sea Urchin Red Banded Eucidaris Metularia

£29.99

SKU: STF-MARINE-MISSING-CRITTERS-227 Category:

Description

Mine Sea Urchin – Red Banded (Eucidaris metularia)

Overview:
The Red Banded Mine Sea Urchin is a striking and hardy invertebrate with bold red and white banded spines. Its unique appearance and algae-grazing behavior make it a functional and decorative addition to a marine aquarium.

Origin:
Found in shallow reef environments across the Indo-Pacific region.

Feeding:
Primarily herbivorous, grazing on algae and biofilm. May accept dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, and algae-based foods if natural growth is limited.

Tank Mates:
Generally reef-safe, though caution is advised with loose corals or rockwork as it may dislodge them while foraging. Best housed with peaceful fish, other invertebrates, and corals that are well-secured.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive, though its sharp spines provide natural defense. Handle with care.

Experience Level:
Intermediate. While hardy, it requires stable water parameters and a mature tank with sufficient algae growth.

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025

  • dKH: 8–12

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