What the heck is this thing?

Discussion in 'Identification' started by Picasso, Jan 3, 2010.

  1. Picasso

    Picasso Seahorse Whisperer

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2008
    Messages:
    3,073
    Likes Received:
    243
    Location:
    WI
    And, is it a good guy or a bad guy?

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Thanks!

    c
     
    Picasso, Jan 3, 2010
    #1

    1. Advertisements

  2. Picasso

    AdeptMrSniffles I have a Blue Thumb

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2009
    Messages:
    2,056
    Likes Received:
    240
    Location:
    Orlando, Fl
    A small Pinchusion Urchin, my guess.
     
    AdeptMrSniffles, Jan 3, 2010
    #2

    1. Advertisements

  3. Picasso

    daugherty part time reefer

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    11,166
    Likes Received:
    1,067
    Location:
    Billings, MT USA
    yep just a small urchin
     
    daugherty, Jan 3, 2010
    #3
  4. Picasso

    darren0311

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2009
    Messages:
    119
    Likes Received:
    16
    Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
    yea, it is def. an urchin
     
    darren0311, Jan 3, 2010
    #4
  5. Picasso

    Solarfall Totally Gnar

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2009
    Messages:
    603
    Likes Received:
    61
    Location:
    New Jersey
    They eat algae too, so a good guy.
    Keep an eye on em though, urchins are known for wedging themselves into rockwork and causing avalanches, but I wouldn't worry about it with one that small.
     
    Solarfall, Jan 3, 2010
    #5
  6. Picasso

    Bifferwine I am a girl

    Joined:
    May 13, 2006
    Messages:
    46,915
    Likes Received:
    5,889
    Location:
    Lynnwood, WA and missing Tucson, AZ
    It's a cutie!
     
    Bifferwine, Jan 3, 2010
    #6
  7. Picasso

    dcantucson

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2009
    Messages:
    20,917
    Likes Received:
    1,898
    Awe. That's a cute one. A hitch hiker?
     
    dcantucson, Jan 3, 2010
    #7
  8. Picasso

    yote Ceritfied Mantis Hunter Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2006
    Messages:
    26,996
    Likes Received:
    3,868
    Location:
    Ringgold,Ga
    Notice those purple spine tips? Just be carefull of those when doing tank maintance,they hurt like crap and are hard to get out of your fingers.
     
    yote, Jan 3, 2010
    #8
  9. Picasso

    Picasso Seahorse Whisperer

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2008
    Messages:
    3,073
    Likes Received:
    243
    Location:
    WI
    He's a hitchhiker. He came in with the sand I got from Florida Gulf Coast Ecosystems. I don't know if I'll keep him. I need to find out if his spikes will penetrate my horses if they try to "hitch" on to him. Also, those shells are stuck to him, should I try to get them off? Does anyone want to trade something for him?????

    Catherine
     
    Picasso, Jan 3, 2010
    #9
  10. Picasso

    Solarfall Totally Gnar

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2009
    Messages:
    603
    Likes Received:
    61
    Location:
    New Jersey
    He's sucking the calcium out of the shells, leave them be.
     
    Solarfall, Jan 3, 2010
    #10
  11. Picasso

    yote Ceritfied Mantis Hunter Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2006
    Messages:
    26,996
    Likes Received:
    3,868
    Location:
    Ringgold,Ga
    He wont hurt your horses Catherine.You'd have to really push them onto the spines before they would penetrate the horses skin.The spines are more for show and protection than anything.
    As for the shells stuck to the little guy,they'll eventually fall off.
     
    yote, Jan 3, 2010
    #11

    1. Advertisements

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. UFO in my tank last night... What the heck is this...

  2. what the heck is this

  3. what the heck is this thing?

  4. what the heck is this thing

  5. What the heck is this ???

  6. what the heck is this?!

  7. What is this thing? Worm lookin feather thing.

  8. what the heck is this thing?

Loading...