Black sea Urchin rapid multiplying

[tonythefish]

I started to count one or two .. Now weeks later 20+ in a 180 . Should I do something ?

 

[BlueTrig]

I'm not sure tagging along... If you wanna send me a few I'll take them lol

 

[Opcn]

Urchins broadcast spawn once or twice a year synchronously. I'm surprised to hear that the larvae made it through the planktonic stage in your tank (2-5 days). This will not be a constant supply of new animals in your tank like with freshwater livebearers, depending on conditions the adults in your tank may repeat this performance or they may never. I'd say it's pretty cool. You can grow them along for a little while (maybe supplement them so they don't eat all the food in the tank) then sell the ones you don't want to an LFS for credit. Oh and take some pictures and post them hear, I'm sure everyone will want to see them.

 

[wdt2000]

What type of urchin? Diadema?

pictures please

 

[tonythefish]

I still cant take a good picture of anything in my tank ^&$%#

 

[mndfreeze]

How big are they?

 

[tonythefish]

Looks to be Shortspine Urchins I have 1/2" to 2" sizes

 

[mndfreeze]

I say catch em and trade em in to an LFS. Or send them to members who want them. With that many and a big stable tank I can see them possibly making it past larvae stage and into proper adulthood.