Tuxedo Urchin - Mespilia globulus

[Mark...]

Just got this post on my facebook page. Looks like a great urchin to have in the tank...

If you're searching for a prolific marine algae grazer that feeds on almost every type of algae, is reef-safe, stays small, doesn't bulldoze, and is fairly hardy and long-lived, I present the tuxedo urchin for your consideration. Here is my tip of the hat to my favorite reef cleaner, Mespilia globulus!

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/an-ode-to-the-tuxedo-urchin

 

[MatteZ]

I have had mine for years. I live him!

 

[Mark...]

I have had mine for years. I live him!

Does he do as good a job on algae as the article states? I'm going to put him on my get list.

 

[PaulM]

I just picked one up and he is eating away at the algae on my back glass.


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[MatteZ]

I guess he eats algae well. I don't have much in the tank so I guess he does a good job. I like when he covers himself in shells and stuff like that. Then you know they are happy

 

[Rwc]

I need something for my sandbed would they be a good candidate ? My sleeper goby took a dirt nap so I've got to find a replacement

 

[MatteZ]

no mine stays mostly on the rocks or glass

I need something for my sandbed would they be a good candidate ? My sleeper goby took a dirt nap so I've got to find a replacement

 

[Cdiggy]

And do they eat bubble algae???

 

[MatteZ]

I have never seen mine, but then again I don't have any so it could be eating it

And do they eat bubble algae???