Urchin BTA compatibility
 

Everything I read states that black longspine urchins are reef safe but I haven't been able to find any info regarding longspine urchins and bubble tip anemones. I know the urchins can move corals/rocks around but I'm not sure if it would be a problem if it got too close to the BTA. Any ideas?

We got one last Thursday and so far he has stayed away from our BTA

Never had a problem.

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They love algae even coralline algae...their spines are venomus, with it's sting being the equivalent to that of a bee sting...sensitive to alkalinity changes...may mow through colonies of polyps and damage corals.
Water Parameters:SG-1.023-1.025...PH-8.1=8.4...Temp-72-78 f

thanks for the feedback. i already have the urchin - i was just wondering about the BTA.

It shouldn't have any issue. I have 3 urchins in my tank. 2 short spike and 1 long spike with 2 bubble tips in the tank.