sea urchin collecting rocks

[exodon]

just wondering if its common for a "colored Urchin" (unknown) to collect rocks and coral on itsself
(in the manner that a decorator crab would).?

any suggestions would be appreciated.

Exodon

pic available , but he looks like a rock..heh

 

[1979camaro]

i believe that is normal behavior for many urchins...have you looked at liveaquaria.com they might have some info on it

 

[saltwatermolly]

yes it is verry common the urichn is called a tuxedo urichn it will act like a decarator crab and is verry reef safe and its a cool thing to have

 

[exodon]

pics of urchin

pics of said rock collector

 

[saltwatermolly]

yes that is a purple tuxedo urchin

 

[exodon]

thank you

thanks for the info.

always a learning experience.

exodon

 

[saltwatermolly]

where in indiana are you im just east of terre hault

 

[saltwatermolly]

lol that went to the wrong post sorry