Pincushion Urchin

Lytechinus variegatus


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Pincushion Urchin

Pincushion Urchin

Lytechinus variegatus


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Pincushion Urchin Care Facts

Care Level: Moderate
Tempermant: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallon
Max Size: 4 Inches

The Pincushion Urchin (Lytechinus sp.) is a small Urchin that can be found among the Atlantic Ocean. Their colors can range from a beige/off-white to a green or purple. They reach a maximum size of 3-4 inches and feed on a variety of detritus, as well as algae. They are typically stationary during the day, but will come out around twilight to scavenge for food. The mouth of the Urchin is specialized to scrape algae from rockwork. The spines of this urchin act as a defense mechanism and are barbed like that of a fishhook so handle them with caution.  These spines can either come to a sharp point or can be stubby and blunt. 

All urchins should only be kept in glass aquariums, they should not be kept in acrylic fish tanks as their teeth can cause deep scratches in the walls of the tank. 

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Reviewed by: John Arcuri on April 15, 2025


Reviewed by: Richard Ponder on Dec. 17, 2024

Great


Reviewed by: Paul Krumm on Nov. 25, 2024

Good looking urchins


Reviewed by: Maria Robles on Nov. 17, 2024

Very lively!


Reviewed by: Sharika A. Olsson on July 28, 2024

In spite of being a day late at 100 degree temps he is thriving.


Reviewed by: Caren Christian on July 1, 2024

He is going all over the tank, cleaning as he goes!!


Reviewed by: Sheila Razo on April 10, 2024


Reviewed by: Ray Roux on Feb. 4, 2024


Reviewed by: Erin Holmes on Dec. 11, 2023

Exactly what was shown in the pic


Reviewed by: Stacey Miller on Nov. 15, 2023


Reviewed by: Roy Platt on Oct. 30, 2023

He’s been working very hard to keep my tank pristine. He even has a few shells stuck to his body.


Reviewed by: Denise Kloepping on Oct. 16, 2023

Arrived as expected and doing great


Reviewed by: John Stone on Sept. 17, 2023


Reviewed by: Brittney Thornton on Aug. 10, 2023

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