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Old 01-31-2009, 03:09 AM
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AWSOME.

now i have to ask... do they intentinally pick things up or does it just stick while they are wondering around the tank? i have never had an urchin or read about them so i have no idea. do they do it a some sort of camo?
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:18 AM
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I believe it is some kind a camo or hat..... It almost always is holding something. It really likes the more expensive frags .

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Tuxedo urchins pick up stuff to camouflage themselves. They don't always make the right choices on their materials. I have had mine retrieve frags that have fallen out of reach, and also steal frags. He wore a mushroom around like a hat for about a month. thats how he got the name elmer(as in the glue)
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:51 AM
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ha ha now I want one! lol!
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That's priceless! If only you could talk him into staying with the rack in proper position and close to the light
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Figured I'd add to your thread.......



Urchins rock, think i'll get another!
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Old 01-31-2009, 04:26 AM
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once I get my bigger tank I will get one for sure!
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I have a hatpin urchin I would gladly give to anyone who wants it. It is maybe 16" diameter and would be difficult to handle.
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urchins are funny
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:51 PM
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I have a hatpin urchin I would gladly give to anyone who wants it. It is maybe 16" diameter and would be difficult to handle.
I would like to see a pic. of a urchin that big !
BTW... the urchin/eggcrate pic is too funny
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