Can a Longspine Urchin, Black Live With a Marble/Hortulanus Wrasse?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 55/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Many Halichoeres wrasses pick at small ornamental shrimp and snails
- Tank poor (90gal for 125.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Longspine Urchin, Black
Diadema setosum
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore
Marble/Hortulanus Wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 125 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore