Family
Common name: Collector Urchins
Scientific name: Toxopneustidae
Toxopneustidae, commonly known as Collector Urchins or Tuxedo Urchins, are a family of sea urchins notable for their vibrant colors and patterns. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their algae-eating habits, which help maintain clean tank surfaces. Members of this family, like the well-known Tripneustes gratilla, are also appreciated for their interesting behavior and relatively easy care requirements. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of tank mates, but care should be taken to ensure they have ample space and do not become overpopulated, as they can deplete algal resources quickly.
- Common name: variegated urchinScientific name: Lytechinus variegatus
- Common name: Indiana UrchinScientific name: Pseudoboletia indiana
- Common name: Spotted Sea UrchinScientific name: Pseudoboletia maculata
- Common name: violet sea urchinScientific name: Sphaerechinus granularis
- Common name: Flower UrchinScientific name: Toxopneustes pileolus
- Common name: collector urchinScientific name: Tripneustes gratilla
- Common name: sea eggScientific name: Tripneustes ventricosus