tuxedo sea urchins

Moonstream

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My LFS has some really cool blue tux urchins, Are they reef safe? Will they knock over corals? I was thinking about the smallest about 1-2" across, that is sooo cute! What do you think? Tank is 29 gallons, mixed reef.
 
Any urchin will knock over coral, unless you adhere it to your live rock due to urchin's ability to act like a bulldozer.
One of the best urchins for a reef tank, though not as beneficial for you due to your tank size and the immense size attained by these, is the black long-spined diadema urchin.
Some urchins will also decorate themselves with pieces of coral etc, for camouflage and protection as well-almost like a decorator crab!
 
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