{"id":11179,"date":"2026-02-17T22:40:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/purple-pin-cushion-sea-urchin-lytechinus-variegatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:36","slug":"purple-pin-cushion-sea-urchin-lytechinus-variegatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=purple-pin-cushion-sea-urchin-lytechinus-variegatus","title":{"rendered":"Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">The Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin, scientifically known as Lytechinus Variegatus, is a fascinating marine invertebrate that can make a captivating addition to a saltwater aquarium. Native to the western Atlantic Ocean, this urchin species is known for its vibrant purple coloration and distinctive spiny appearance.<\/span><span class=\"\">The Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin is an omnivorous feeder, consuming a variety of algae, detritus, and small invertebrates within its habitat. It is generally considered a peaceful species and can be kept with a variety of compatible tank mates, such as other invertebrates and some small, non-aggressive fish.<\/span><span class=\"\">Regarding its care requirements, the Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin is recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarium hobbyists. It requires a well-established marine aquarium with stable water parameters, including a pH between 8.1 and 8.4, a temperature range of 72-82\u00b0F, and a specific gravity between 1.023 and 1.025. Regular water changes and a robust filtration system are essential to maintain the optimal water quality for this urchin species.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus The Purple Pin Cushion Sea Urchin, scientifically known as Lytechinus Variegatus, is a fascinating marine invertebrate that can make a captivating addition to a saltwater aquarium. Native to the western Atlantic Ocean, this urchin species is known for its vibrant purple coloration and distinctive spiny appearance.The Purple Pin [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11178,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[79],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11179","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-urchins","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/11179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=11179"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=11179"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=11179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}