how to get rid of sea-urchins

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by hoodoo, Jan 8, 2005.

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  1. hoodoo

    hoodoo Fire Shrimp

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    I've got a few really nice sea urchins in my tank. But they are growing pretty fast and reproducing fast too.
    How do I get them out? I don't like to get stung ;)

    And, while I'm at it. Anybody have any tricks on how to catch crabs? I've got quite a few in my tank and will try to get them out soon, but haven't got a plan yet. I will post some pics though first as I'm not sure if I need to get them out. They are kinda cool :)
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    how big r they?...can u use some pliers? or like tongs? lol
     
  4. hoodoo

    hoodoo Fire Shrimp

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    well, I don't know.
    I've got 2 different kinds. One has a small body and small spikes. about 2 inches across with the spikes I guess.
    The other one has a very small body and reaaaaaly long spikes. About 1/4 inch body and 4 inches across with spikes maybe.
    They do look cool, but I just got too many by now.
     
  5. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    is this a reef tank?...because if so not many urchins r reef safe...im pretty sure that the one with the small body with long spikes is the long-spined sea urchin...i think Diadema spp..that one is not reef safe the other one...im not sure...mayyyybe...the rock-boring urchin echinometra mathaei?...what the the color or the small one with small spines?
     
  6. hoodoo

    hoodoo Fire Shrimp

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    the short spiked one is all black. the long spined is black but the spikes are black and white striped.