Hairy Pincushion Urchin (Tripneustes gratilla)
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Hairy Pincushion Urchin
Hairy Pincushion Urchin
Tripneustes gratilla
Moderate
208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)
12.7 cm 7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.1 - 8.4
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
3-5 years
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Alternative names
- Hairy Pincushion Urchin, Priest Hat Urchin, Collector Urchin, Sea Egg
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- Unknown
Diet
- This Urchin will graze on algae and can be supplemented with dried seaweed, it will also eat Caulerpa.
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- It is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and it will not tolerate high nitrate levels.
Behaviour
- Unknown
Identification
- How to id the animal.
