Become a credit card member today!Pincushion Urchin (Lytechinus variegatus) - Small
Description
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The Pincushion Urchin comes in an array of colors and will make a great addition to your clean-up crew. Cleaning crews are essential for managing your aquarium while also reducing your work load. They got this name due to all their uniform spines that resemble a full sewing pincusion. Be sure there is enough space and food if you plan on adding more than one to an aquarium. They have a very unique way of moving around the aquarium by using a water vascular system. There are water canals through the inside of the urchin that pump water through the madreporite (red eye) and that allows their small tube feet to move around the aquarium. If you see this urchin begin to lose some spines, be sure to check the water parameters because shedding is usually an indicator of poor water quality. If algae levels get low, supplement their diet with dried seaweeds.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample algae and space to graze
- - For continued health, supplement with dried algae
- - Prefers higher salinity
- - Drip acclimation is recommended
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- - Reef safe with caution
Specifications
| SKU | 3467538 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Inverts |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Max water Temp | 78 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 8 IN |
| Special Diet | Herbivore |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Marine |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
Additional Features
| Size | Small |
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Warranty
Petco takes great care to ensure that the Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants you order arrives safely and in healthy condition. All Aquatic Life are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money. Returns or refunds cannot be offered on Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants that you decide you do not want. Please ensure the items you order are what you want before finalizing the order. If you experience a loss of your marine fish, freshwater fish, invertebrates, or live plants within 7 days of delivery please contact Customer Relations at 877-738-6742.
Directions
ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
