ORA® Aquacultured Blue Tuxedo Urchin
(Mespilia cf globulus)

Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.

ORA® Aquacultured Blue Tuxedo Urchin
(Mespilia cf globulus)
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Blue, Red, Tan
Diet
Herbivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
3"
Origin
Aquacultured - ORA®
Family
Temnopleuridae
Supplements
Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Minimum Tank Size
20 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Blue, Red, Tan
Diet
Herbivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
3"
Origin
Aquacultured - ORA®
Family
Temnopleuridae
Supplements
Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Minimum Tank Size
20 gallons
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The ORA® Aquacultured Blue Tuxedo Urchin, also known as the Sphere Urchin or Globe Urchin, has five to ten broad-colored bands usually blue or black, with red, brown, or dark spines. This very striking combination, gives it the "formal" look and thus the name "Tuxedo Urchin."
During the day, the urchin will hide among the rocks, in crevices, or under plants in a sandy substrate. At night, it will emerge to graze on the algae present in or near its home. The ORA® Aquacultured Blue Tuxedo Urchin generally roams alone, but several of them could be housed in the same aquarium if it is large enough to provide them with adequate food (algae) and shelter. It is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and it will not tolerate high nitrate levels. If it starts to lose a number of spines, it is often due to poor water conditions.
If algae levels are particularly low, its diet will need to be supplemented with dried seaweed.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4” to 1”
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Customer Testimonials
David Ekers
Milwaukee , WI
Really interesting invert!
Beautiful blue with tan/ brown spines.
Running around since the first minute - has collected some small shells/ rocks and carries them on his back.
Accepts nori and purple sea strips placed under him. Really moves out and can cover a lot of territory!
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