Purple Pin cushion Urchin - Echindomarta sp. Live Food

Purple Pin cushion Urchin - Echindomarta sp. Live FoodPurple Pin cushion Urchin Echindomarta sp. Care: Beginner Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Caribbean The Pincushion Urchin is a fascinating marine creature commonly found in coral reefs and rocky coastal areas. Its spherical body is covered in long, spiky spines that give it the appearance of a pincushion, hence its name. These spines serve as a defense mechanism against predators and also help the urchin to move and navigate its

Best kept in a mature aquarium with a soft sand bed of at least several centimetres so the fish can bury naturally

the shrimp maintains the burrow while the goby keeps guard

rock and sand

Intermediate fishkeepers

really nice small size and example

removing the requirement for any additional clips or brackets

including bag filters

It is often seen moving slowly over rubble and reef structure while hunting tiny prey

often singly or in small groups

Known for its hardiness and adaptability

or a larger odd-numbered group introduced together

very small dartfish or ornamental shrimp-heavy setups