InvertIntermediate care40g minimum

Pincushion urchin reef compatibility check

Lytechinus variegatus

Excellent grazer for mature tanks where frags and rockwork are secured.

Minimum tank

40 gallons

Care level

Intermediate

Reef safety

Caution

Bioload score

0.4

Stocking stage

Middle

Flow need

Varied

Light need

None

Compatibility warnings

Can bulldoze frags and carry objects.
Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank minimum

40 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 40 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate

No special delay

This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.