{"product_id":"heart-urchin","title":"Heart Urchin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eSpecies\/Animal:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Invertebrates) \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eHeart Urchin\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eAnametlia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eThe Heart Urchin is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"236\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"279\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eunique burrowing behavior, heart-shaped body, and distinct cross-patterned markings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eMales typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"508\"\u003edo not show significant differences from females, as these invertebrates are not sexually dimorphic\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"598\"\u003efemales\/juveniles resemble adults but may be smaller and lighter in coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eThey reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e3–5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult size and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"761\"\u003edeep sandbed (3–4 inches) for burrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, some \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\"\u003elive rock for natural habitat balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eample open substrate space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eStable water parameters are required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–79°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"958\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eA secure lid is \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003enot necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e since Heart Urchins do not jump, but fine substrate is important for them to sift through and feed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart Urchins are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003edeposit feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning they consume \u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003edetritus, microalgae, bacteria, and organic matter\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered from the sand. Supplemental feeding with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003efine powdered foods, phytoplankton, and marine snow\u003c\/strong\u003e may help in aquariums with low natural food availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eWith proper care, this invertebrate makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003efascinating and unique addition\u003c\/strong\u003e to the aquarium, best suited for peaceful reef or sand-focused tanks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Aquatics Quarantine \u0026amp; Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. 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