{"product_id":"tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus-s","title":"Tuxedo Urchin (red\/blue) (Mespilia globulus) S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTuxedo Urchin – \u003cem\u003eMespilia globulus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuxedo Urchin\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMespilia globulus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–100 L+\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tuxedo Urchin (\u003cem\u003eMespilia globulus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular and reef-safe sea urchin known for its compact size and distinctive blue and black banded appearance. It is an effective algae grazer and an excellent addition to the clean-up crew in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is also known for decorating itself with small shells, rubble, or coral fragments as camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and safe with fish and corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay move unsecured coral frags or small rocks while grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless housed in a larger system with sufficient algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily consumes:\u003cbr\u003e • Film algae\u003cbr\u003e • Coralline algae\u003cbr\u003e • Hair algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf natural algae becomes limited, supplement with dried marine algae (nori).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Requires stable salinity and water parameters\u003cbr\u003e • Sensitive to rapid changes in alkalinity and salinity\u003cbr\u003e • Does not tolerate copper-based medications\u003cbr\u003e • Ensure secure aquascaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and attractive algae controller that combines functionality with unique visual appeal in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769783476547,"sku":"MESPILIA","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus-488.webp?v=1734572541","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/products\/tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus-s","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}