I'm new to saltwater aquariums (building my first right now) and I have 3 fish shops in my area. Unforunatly I get different answers to my questions from each shop.
My latest inquiry is for Sea Urchins. I read in a book that they are not safe for reef aquariums because they eat calcerous algae. However, the local shops are saying that they arent a problem.
My primary interest is the corals and if an urchin is going to cause issues for the corals then I dont want to get one. However; if there is a species of Urchin that isn't a problem then I'd love to add it as a part of my cleanup crew.
Can you folks tell me if I should stay away from Urchins or not.
My latest inquiry is for Sea Urchins. I read in a book that they are not safe for reef aquariums because they eat calcerous algae. However, the local shops are saying that they arent a problem.
My primary interest is the corals and if an urchin is going to cause issues for the corals then I dont want to get one. However; if there is a species of Urchin that isn't a problem then I'd love to add it as a part of my cleanup crew.
Can you folks tell me if I should stay away from Urchins or not.