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Tuxedo Urchin (Mespilia globulus)

Tuxedo Urchin

Mespilia globulus

saltwatermedium to keepurchinpeacefulswims bottomreef-safe with caution

Carries bits of shell and rubble on its back. Needs plenty of algae to graze.

In a reef: can knock over loose frags.

Adult size
2.5 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Herbivore: coralline and film algae; supplement with nori
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itValentini Puffer — eats snails, crabs and shrimp and nips coralsDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itSnowflake Moray Eel — eats crabs, shrimp and small fishPicasso Triggerfish — eats invertebrates and rearranges rock

Easy corals it leaves alone

BlastomussaDuncan CoralCandy Cane CoralAcan LordPulsing XeniaZoanthids

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.