Urchins

This regal looking species of sea urchin has formal looking blue bands separating its short, multicolored spines. Available in two color varieties, the Red Tuxedo Urchin has a dramatic red  spines in contrast to the Blue Tuxedo, which showcases...

This regal looking species of sea urchin has formal looking blue bands separating its short, multicolored spines. Available in two color varieties, the Red Tuxedo Urchin has a dramatic red  spines in contrast to the Blue Tuxedo, which showcases...

Pincushion urchins are nocturnal herbivorous animals and forage at night on primarily phytoplankton, algae and seaweed making them an amazing part of any reef tank cleaning crew.    They do not have eyes or ears, but they do have a mouth and...

The Variegated Sea Urchin, Lytechinus variegatus, has been a popular invertebrate in saltwater aquariums for many years. Though these urchins have previously been captive bred for research purposes, ORA is pleased to make these aquacultured...

Category: Sea Urchins Size: 1 to 3 in. (2 to 8 cm)   Depth: 0-130 ft. (0-40 m) Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, South Florida

The short and thick spines of Pencil Urchin Assorted Color Urchin radiate out from all around its body and are covered with basal plates. The spines develop algal growth, especially Coralline Algae, as the Eucidaris species ages. Nitrates and Copper in...

The Variegated Sea Urchin, a type of pincushion urchin, originates from the tropical waters of the Western Atlantic and can usually be found roving shallow sea grass flats and other sandy substrates.  In the home aquarium, these urchins are...