Blue Tuxedo Sea Urchin

Mespilia globulus


(17 Reviews)

Blue Tuxedo Sea Urchin

Blue Tuxedo Sea Urchin

Mespilia globulus


(17 Reviews)

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Blue Tuxedo Sea Urchin Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Max Size: 3 inches
The Royal Urchin, Mespilia globulus, is also known as the Globe Urchin, Sphere Urchin, Blue Tuxedo Urchin, and Tuxedo Pincushion Urchin. It has brilliant bands stemming from its center across a dark blue background giving it a look as though it is dressed in a tuxedo, hence some of the common names. This collection of pattern and color makes the Royal Urchin a fantastic addition to most reef tanks - it really stands out. It is nocturnal and will hide among rocks or substrate during the day and come out at night to feed on algae. They are able to kept successfully in pairs as long as there is enough room in the tank to move, places to hide, and algae to eat. If low algae levels are present, they can be supplemented with other herbivorous food preparations. Overall, the Royal Urchin is an exciting and unique invertebrate that is reef safe and easy to care for. 

Arrived as described and doing great in its new home.


Reviewed by: Darren Vercruysse on June 9, 2024

This guy is the greatest. It’s like a lawnmower on the long algae.


Reviewed by: Autumn Mello on May 21, 2024


Reviewed by: Amelia Corwin on March 19, 2024

One of my favorite members of the cleanup crew. bought this one to add to one which has been in my tank for a year.


Reviewed by: Simon Asselin on Feb. 16, 2024

A very nice urchin!


Reviewed by: Benjamin Peck on Feb. 14, 2024

I really like this little guy! Very active!


Reviewed by: Daniel Brady on Feb. 13, 2024

They say this urchin comes out at night. This particular one stays out roaming and eating all day long. I’m glad for that because he does what he’s supposed to do and that’s help your tank stay clean.


Reviewed by: Dale Pichelmayer on Feb. 11, 2024


Reviewed by: James Davis on Jan. 8, 2024

Doing work!


Reviewed by: Chris Hobbins on Dec. 14, 2023


Reviewed by: Marty Costello on Nov. 15, 2023

Along with his Copart, the blue tuxedo urgent they both came looking, very healthy and in awesome shape, and they look really nice in my aquarium


Reviewed by: Aaron Quider on Sept. 20, 2023


Reviewed by: Nancy Delgado on Aug. 30, 2023


Reviewed by: Carlo Renne on July 25, 2023


Reviewed by: Ronica Lynn Terrell on July 19, 2023

Our urchin passed unexpected, however customer service was very nice and prompt. Thank you saltwaterfish.com


Reviewed by: Forrest Nelson on Oct. 4, 2017

My Royal is really beautiful.The snails get a free ride from him.


Reviewed by: Raymond Schrefel on Sept. 9, 2017

A fantastic addition to my 6 gallon nano. A beautiful urchin and a disaster for the hair algae in my tank.


Reviewed by: John Patterson on Jan. 23, 2017

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