{"product_id":"collector-sea-urchin-highly-effective-algae-eating-machine-to-keep-your-saltwater-tank-clean","title":"Collector Sea Urchin, Highly Effective Algae Eating Machine To Keep Your Saltwater Tank Clean","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnhance your marine aquarium with the fascinating beauty and natural algae-grazing abilities of the Sea Urchin. Known for their unique appearance, vibrant colors, and exceptional utility as part of a reef tank cleanup crew, sea urchins are both decorative and highly beneficial additions to saltwater aquariums. Their constant movement and natural grazing behavior make them a captivating invertebrate that helps maintain a healthier, cleaner aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Urchins are instantly recognizable by their spherical bodies covered in long, protective spines. Available in a variety of colors ranging from deep purple and black to vibrant red, blue, and multicolored varieties, these remarkable echinoderms add texture and visual interest unlike any other reef inhabitant. As they slowly navigate rockwork and aquarium surfaces, they create a dynamic display while performing valuable maintenance throughout the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the primary benefits of keeping Sea Urchins is their impressive appetite for nuisance algae. They actively graze on algae growing on live rock, aquarium glass, and other hard surfaces, helping to control unwanted algae growth naturally. Their constant foraging behavior makes them an excellent addition to established reef systems where algae management is an ongoing priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Urchins thrive in mature marine aquariums with stable water chemistry and an abundance of natural rock surfaces to explore. Most species are peaceful and reef-safe, making them suitable for community reef aquariums. However, due to their strong grazing habits, they may occasionally move loose coral frags, decorations, or small objects while traveling through the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy invertebrates require excellent water quality and stable calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels to support healthy spine growth and overall health. In aquariums with limited algae growth, supplemental feedings of dried seaweed or marine algae sheets may be beneficial to maintain proper nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sea Urchin is carefully selected for health and vitality before shipping. Every specimen displays its own unique coloration, spine length, and natural characteristics, ensuring that no two individuals are exactly alike. Professionally packed and handled with care, our Sea Urchins are ready to become valuable and fascinating members of your marine aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Current","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53882767966574,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluecurrent.ca\/products\/collector-sea-urchin-highly-effective-algae-eating-machine-to-keep-your-saltwater-tank-clean","provider":"Blue Current","version":"1.0","type":"link"}