urchin handling

  1. 2 Blue Shoes

    Urchin Behavoir

    I have two urchins in my main display, one tuxedo, and one pincushion. My tuxedo roams around the tank, showing up usually in a new location every morning. My pincushion on the other hand always is in the same spot on one of my rocks. I can clearly see that the pincushion has been exploring and...
  2. Northern Flicker

    What are the most dangerous aspects of this hobby?

    Many of us have heard of a Palytoxin (If you haven’t, read this). Lionfish and urchin toxicity is also pretty widely known about. Corals and anemones have stung people badly enough to cause numbness, pain and scarring. Water and electricity…drip loops people! What are some other risks which...
  3. SaltyShel

    ID My Urchin?

    Hey y’all. I’ve been trying to figure out what kind of urchin I have for a week and I can’t seem to get any answers. Google certainly hasn’t helped, but I probably am not looking for the right thing! I really would like to know what type he is so that I can look into the best practices for care...
  4. Ross B Reef'n

    Proper Tuxedo Urchin Handling

    Okay guys and guys. I've been in this hobby for a long time, but I've never had an urchin. I have an ORA tuxedo urchin on the way, but I have no idea how to pick up/handle her. What's the proper way to pick up/handle a Tuxedo Urchin?
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