Interesting Pencil Urchin [Archive] - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Drock169

01-01-2009, 11:00 PM

Just found this in my tank, anyone know what species it is?
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb230/drock169/P1020157.jpg

Drock169

01-01-2009, 11:16 PM

Actually I figured it out, its a crown urchin, Prionocidaris verticillata

mark

01-02-2009, 12:24 AM

now that's one nice urchin

PoonTang

01-02-2009, 12:27 AM

Beautiful. What an amazing find.

bignose

01-02-2009, 12:35 AM

Very nice find. I found a clam and aiptasia in my LR.:biggrin:

Boomboy

01-02-2009, 12:59 AM

Very nice find. I found a clam and aiptasia in my LR.:biggrin:
hahahah good find too

bignose

01-02-2009, 02:35 AM

looks small how big is it?

Drock169

01-02-2009, 05:45 AM

about 3" diameter on the body