Long Spine Urchin/Diadema Urchin (Diadema setosum)

The Long Spine Urchin/Diadeam Urchin is one of the most recognisable and widely available urchins in the hobby.

With it's distinctive elongated thin black spins and mostly black body with a few white dots and electric blue peeking through from the body, this urchin spends it's days wandering around the tank just munching away on various types of algaes in the home aquaria.

WARNING - The long spines are extremely sharp and fragile and carry a mild venom, which will sting! Please be mindful and careful when and if you have to handle this particular animal. 

Care Guide:

Care Level - Easy

Diet - Algivore

Colouration - Black

Temperament - Peaceful

Reef Safe - Yes