{"product_id":"tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus","title":"Tuxedo Urchin (red\/blue) (Mespilia globulus) (M-L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuxedo Urchin – Mespilia globulus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: Tuxedo Urchin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name: Mespilia globulus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Indo-Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult size: 5–7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Herbivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum tank size: 80–100 L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tuxedo Urchin (Mespilia globulus) 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\u003e \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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and safe with fish and corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay move unsecured coral frags or small rocks while grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless housed in a larger system with sufficient algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily consumes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Film algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Coralline algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hair algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf natural algae becomes limited, supplement with dried marine algae (nori).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Requires stable salinity and water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sensitive to rapid changes in alkalinity and salinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Does not tolerate copper-based medications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ensure secure aquascaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":41318653624365,"sku":"MESPILIA","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus-m-488.webp?v=1772143209","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/products\/tuxedo-urchin-red-blue-mespilia-globulus","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}