Shingle urchin

Colobocentrotus atratus

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Description

A small, flattened sea urchin with overlapping plate-like spines that give it a shingled appearance. It is a nocturnal grazer that helps control algae and biofilm on live rock in marine aquariums.

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Care Level:

Medium

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Microalgae, film algae, diatoms, biofilm, and vegetable-based supplemental foods such as dried seaweed

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