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  1. larrym

    larrym Plankton

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    This urchin just appeared after 4 months. What kind is it and is it reef safe?

    Thank you in advance.
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Hard to say, need a bigger image under some white light. Urchins are pretty benign, they are algae eaters, some eat coralline some other algae types. Rarely do you see an issue other than some are sensitive to changes in SG and pH. Nice hitch-hiker, just remember he is there before reaching behind the scape.

    Welcome to 3reef. :)
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Looks like a pencil urchin??? I'd keep a close eye on it, but its a cool hitchiker.
     
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Does it have a white ring around the base of each spine?
     
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