{"product_id":"red-pencil-urchin-med","title":"Red Pencil Urchin MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7qyag\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eRed Pencil Urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus \/ Red Pencil Sea Urchin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eA bold and highly distinctive marine invertebrate, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eRed Pencil Urchin\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its thick, blunt, “pencil-like” spines in deep red, brown, or maroon tones. It is a strong algae grazer and an excellent addition to larger, mature marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"362\"\u003ePeaceful. Generally safe with all non-predatory fish such as clownfish, tangs, wrasses, gobies, and blennies. Care should be taken with highly active or boisterous fish that may knock it over or stress it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eReef-safe. Harmless to corals and most invertebrates. Excellent natural algae control, though it may graze heavily on coralline algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eHerbivore – feeds primarily on algae, including film algae and coralline algae. May require supplemental feeding in very clean systems, such as algae sheets or dried seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1et2ka1\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 150L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eModerate – hardy once established but requires a mature aquarium with stable water conditions and sufficient algae growth. Sensitive to poor water quality and sudden parameter changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eEnsure stable rockwork, as urchins can dislodge loose décor while grazing. Supplement feeding in low-algae systems to maintain long-term health and prevent starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57062352060791,"sku":"TS03353","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/images_5b984472-3176-46a1-8993-e8828b186693.jpg?v=1777642580","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/red-pencil-urchin-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}