| Name: Pencil Urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) | Origin: Atlantic Ocean |
| + Benefits to the Aquarium Pencil Urchins will consume large amounts of detritus and will scour the glass, sand and rockwork for algae. | |
| + Interesting Facts Pencil Urchins have a very distinctive appearance as compared with other urchins. These have short thick dull spines in a range of varying colors that protrude from a central body. These dull spines can be a host to coralline algae growth. | |
| + Diet & Feeding Detritus, Algae. Self sufficient on naturally occurring food; no target feeding is required. | |
| + Reef Compatibility Monitor with gorgonians | |
| Size & Color:
2-3 inches; tan, brown | Care Level: Very Easy |
| Availability: Frequent | Recommendation:
1 Per 15 Gallons |