Tuxedo Urchin: Red

Mespilia sp.


(7 Reviews)

Tuxedo Urchin: Red
With its striking red/purple hues and globe-like shape, the Mespilia Globulus Urchin is a fascinating addition to any saltwater aquarium. It's known for its low maintenance and the unique way it keeps algae in check, making it both a beautiful and beneficial inhabitant.

Tuxedo Urchin: Red

Mespilia sp.


(7 Reviews)

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Tuxedo Urchin: Red Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Tempermant: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Max Size: 3 Inches
The Red Tuxedo Urchin, Mespilia sp has a round or oval body covered in hundreds of uniformed spines used for protection. A nocturnal scavenger it will spend most of its time during the day hiding in rocks, crevices, or under substrate. Suring the night this urchin will emerge to graze on algae. Tuxedo Urchins are generally a solitary animal but can do well in small groups if the tank is large enough to provide enough algae to eat. Typically a very hardy invertebrate, they are very sensitive to poor water quality and any copper based medications.

Alive and thriving this little guy is all over the rocks eating everything in sight. He looked a little rough at first because of the delivery issues but I couldn’t be more pleased.


Reviewed by: James Mauro on Aug. 6, 2024


Reviewed by: Benjamin Peck on June 7, 2024

Great service


Reviewed by: Nicholas Calabria on March 3, 2024


Reviewed by: Don Fincher on Feb. 11, 2024


Reviewed by: Erin Holmes on Dec. 17, 2023

These are the best urchins for any aquarium from a nano to 500+ gallons. They stay pretty small, and don’t knock over your frags like many others do. They’re the most beautiful urchins in my opinion, and are RAVENOUS algae eaters.


Reviewed by: Robert Kligerman on Dec. 3, 2023

My red tuxedo urgent is doing his job and looks awesome in my tank


Reviewed by: Aaron Quider on Sept. 20, 2023

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