{"id":14228,"date":"2026-02-18T01:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/white-tip-sea-urchin-echinometra-mathaei\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:37:13","slug":"white-tip-sea-urchin-echinometra-mathaei","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=white-tip-sea-urchin-echinometra-mathaei","title":{"rendered":"White Tip Sea Urchin Echinometra Mathaei"},"content":{"rendered":"

White Tip Sea Urchin \u2013 Echinometra mathaei<\/em><\/h3>\n

Overview:<\/strong>
The White Tip Sea Urchin<\/strong> is a hardy and efficient reef-safe algae grazer, recognized by its dark body and sharp spines with distinctive white tips<\/strong>. It plays a vital role in maintaining clean rockwork and preventing nuisance algae growth, making it an excellent addition to marine aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin:<\/strong>
Found throughout the Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, especially on coral reefs and rocky substrates where they graze continuously.<\/p>\n

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Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Primarily herbivorous<\/strong>, feeding on algae, detritus, and biofilm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Can be supplemented with dried seaweed or algae wafers<\/strong> if natural food is limited.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Reef-safe<\/strong>: Compatible with corals, clams, and most invertebrates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid housing with large predatory fish (e.g., puffers, triggers) that may attack echinoderms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Aggression Level:<\/strong>
      Peaceful.<\/strong> Non-aggressive but may accidentally dislodge loose corals or rockwork while grazing.<\/p>\n

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      Experience Level:<\/strong>
      Beginner\u2013Intermediate.<\/strong> Easy to care for as long as stable water conditions and adequate algae sources are provided.<\/p>\n

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      Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Tank Size: 30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Effective algae controller for reef tanks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Striking white-tipped spines<\/strong> provide unique visual appeal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Long-lived and highly beneficial for aquarium ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          \u2728 The White Tip Sea Urchin<\/strong> is both functional and decorative<\/strong>, making it a valuable cleanup crew member for reef aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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