what is it and is it reef safe?

[2clowns]

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I've been working some insane hours and have not been keeping the best eye on my tank. I've been finding some baby starfish. Also, I just noticed this guy on my glass. Please, can anyone ID him?

 

[skunkmere]

looks like a baby urchin.

 

[2clowns]

Will he be fine in my mixed reef?

 

[ColaAddict]

Long spine sea urchin. Reef safe, but will move things around

 

[strike2867]

I have one 7-8", he hasn't moved much stuff around, maybe I've been lucky.

 

[ColaAddict]

Its just if you have small loose frags. It might get stuck on the urchin spikes and get dragged around

 

[2clowns]

I guess, that it's a gift and a curse. I wonder were he came from? I haven't put anything new in my tank in over a month.

 

[Sawdonkey]

I guess, that it's a gift and a curse. I wonder were he came from? I haven't put anything new in my tank in over a month.

I had one of these hitchhike into my tank many years ago. I was smaller than a dime when I fist saw it. It grew to the size of a baseball and I had it for many years. Nice score for you!

 

[2clowns]

Great, I hope all goes well with it. I do have a small algae bloom. So eat away little guy.

 

[2clowns]

Thanks for the information guys.