Blue Tuxedo urchin

[kris]

well im thinking about getting one. Any sugested reading or links? dose any one have one, or has had one in the past? Any information or thoughts on these critters would be good.

[EmilyB]

I've had one for over two years now. They do graze (buff) the coraline somewhat, especially in an algae free environment. Having a big tank, (or several tanks) as I do, is probably best to keep the damage minimal. Mine will eat nori from a clip as well.

I really enjoy Lurch...he wears all kinds of funny things, sometimes a small snail or reef hermit is stuck on there kicking in the air, or he'll find a stray suction cup in behind the rock somewhere. smile.gif

[kris]

Haa haa they do sound like great little cretures. from what i have read they are farely easy to keep as long as you meet there demands (but that is the same with all things in this hobby)

If you have a picture of him could you post it?

[kris]

verrey nice Emily, thnaks for the pictures. i think im sold, and my next trip to a LFS that has one, i think i will pick it up.

[EmilyB]

http://www.members.shaw.ca/bhadford1/LurchGarden1.jpg

http://www.members.shaw.ca/bhadford1/LurchGarden2.jpg

:D