{"product_id":"pincushion-green","title":"Pincushion, Green","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eMy species\/animal is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"125\"\u003einvertebrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eGreen Pincushion Urchin (\u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eSalmacis sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"193\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"236\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"392\"\u003erounded pincushion-like body, short yet dense green to brown spines, natural camouflage behavior, and effectiveness as an algae grazer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eMales typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"515\"\u003ecannot be visually distinguished from females, as this species shows no external sexual dimorphism\u003c\/strong\u003e, while juveniles are \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"611\"\u003esmaller with paler or less vibrant spine coloration and shorter spines\u003c\/strong\u003e. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e3–4 inches in diameter (including spines)\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eample live rock for grazing, a sand or rubble substrate, and secure aquascaping\u003c\/strong\u003e, since they often carry algae, shells, or debris on their spines for protection. Maintain stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79 °F, pH ~8.1–8.4). While they do not jump, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003esecure lid\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to prevent them from crawling into filter intakes or overflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eDiet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003enatural algae growth (film algae, microalgae, and short hair algae), supplemented with dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, and sinking herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. If algae is limited in the tank, regular supplementation is required to keep them healthy. With proper care, this urchin makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003ehardy and functional addition to aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both algae control and a unique visual appeal.\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. On request, we also send photos\/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476561502511,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/species_95_57897372f2360.w1000.h666-Photoroom.png?v=1777528789","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/pincushion-green","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}