Black Short Spine Sea Urchin

Reef safe: Yes

Care level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Omnivore

Acclimation: Drip application.

The Black Short Spine Urchin is a burrowing rock urchin that will graze on algae and will roam around the reef tank looking for food. It is reef safe, with moderate care levels required and is a peaceful omnivore which is recommended for drip acclimation. It is important to have a good amount of live rock when owning a Black Short Spine Urchin so they have places to hide and graze. If there is not enough natural food in the aquarium they may be supplemented with dried seaweed and meaty foods.