{"title":"Urchins","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pink-urchin-reef-aquarium","title":"Pink Urchin – Reef Aquarium Algae Grazer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Urchin – Natural Algae Control for Reef Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and hardworking addition to your reef clean-up crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Urchin \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es a colorful marine invertebrate that combines natural algae grazing with a distinctive appearance. Its pink to purple coloration makes it an attractive addition to established saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it moves across live rock and hard surfaces, this sea urchin grazes on algae and biofilm, helping support a cleaner reef environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural algae grazer for marine aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive pink and purple coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps control certain types of algae on live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent addition to a diverse clean-up crew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuously explores and grazes aquarium surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds biodiversity to established reef systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore \/ Algae Grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef compatible, with precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Salinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Urchins naturally graze on algae growing across aquarium rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn aquariums with limited natural algae growth, supplemental feeding with marine algae or nori may be necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid introducing an urchin into a system that cannot provide adequate food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea urchins are generally peaceful grazers, but their movement can dislodge unsecured coral frags, small rocks, or decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure coral frags and aquascaping structures are firmly secured before introducing an urchin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclimation Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea urchins are sensitive to sudden changes in salinity and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful acclimation is essential. Avoid exposing the animal to air unnecessarily, and introduce it only into a mature, stable marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancois Neo – AquariumPartner Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea urchins are among my favorite additions to a well-balanced reef clean-up crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can reach algae-covered areas that are difficult to clean manually and provide continuous grazing activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, every reef aquarium is different. 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