{"product_id":"blue-tuxedo-urchin-mespilia-globulus","title":"Blue Tuxedo Urchin (Mespilia globulus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e🟦 Blue Tuxedo Urchin (\u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eMespilia globulus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e✅ Quick Facts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Tuxedo Urchin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eMespilia globulus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ✔️ Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3 inches (7–8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily algae (including nuisance algae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e🌊 Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eBlue Tuxedo Urchin\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular reef-safe urchins, instantly recognizable by its striking deep blue and black “tuxedo” banding pattern. It’s a small, peaceful grazer that helps keep nuisance algae under control, making it both practical and beautiful in any reef setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eThis species is hardy, active, and will often be seen carrying small shells, rubble, or even bits of algae on its back as camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e🐠 Care \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eTemp: 72–78°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; completely reef safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs a stable reef system with plenty of live rock and algae growth. In tanks low in algae, provide supplemental feeding with dried seaweed (nori).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126936809712,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7482\/5712\/files\/a5fb80c3-941f-4e15-9e05-9fae6ca2334b.png?v=1759499691","url":"https:\/\/www.saltwaterprosreef.ca\/products\/blue-tuxedo-urchin-mespilia-globulus","provider":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}