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Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Tuxedo Urchin – Mespilia globulus
March 25, 2009 – 4:23 pm | No Comment
Tuxedo Urchin – Mespilia globulus

Scientific name: Mespilia globulus
Common names: Pincushion Urchin, Globe Urchin or Blue Tuxedo
Maximum Size: 3″
Minimum tank size: Big enough to provide it with hiding place and enough food.
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low

Longspine Urchin – Diadema setosum
March 25, 2009 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Longspine Urchin – Diadema setosum

Scientific name: Diadema setosum
Common names: Longspine Urchin
Maximum Size: 8″
Minimum tank size: Large
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Sea Egg – Tripneustes gratilla
March 25, 2009 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Sea Egg – Tripneustes gratilla

Scientific name: Tripneustes gratilla
Common names: Pincushion Urchin, Sea Egg, Priest-hat Urchin
Maximum size: 10 cm
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: Medium
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Mine or Club Urchi – Eucidaris tribuloides
March 25, 2009 – 3:39 pm | No Comment
Mine or Club Urchi – Eucidaris tribuloides

Scientific name: Eucidaris tribuloides
Common names: Pencil, Mine or Club Urchin
Maximum size: 4″
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: No
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Pebble Collector Urchin – Pseudoboletia indiana
March 25, 2009 – 3:33 pm | No Comment
Pebble Collector Urchin – Pseudoboletia indiana

Scientific name: Pseudoboletia indiana
Common names: Pebble Collector Urchin
Maximum Size: 8 cm
Minimum tank size:
Hardiness:
Reef Safe:
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12