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Longspine Urchin, Banded
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Longspine Urchin, Banded

Echinothrix calamari

The Banded Longspine Urchin, also known as the Longspined Urchin or Hatpin Urchin, has a black central body with long, sharp spines, sometimes reaching 9 inches in length. The spines have hundreds of alternating light and dark bands. Some spines are strong, thick, and hollow, whereas others are shor
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Longspine Urchin, Banded is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
10 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
herbivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility