Long Spined Urchin turning white???

Executivelevel · 02-25-2008, 03:46 PM

I have a black long spined urchin, who seems pretty healthy and happy he has grown a lot latly and is getting big! But 5 of his spines have started turning white. they are all even one on each side is that normal?? or is something wrong with him?? He moves around a lot but seems to spend most his time behind my live rock in the back of the tank.

Executivelevel · 02-26-2008, 01:01 PM

hes been coming out more the last couple of days, and is getting really big, but Im still worried about these white spines

phoenixhieghts · 02-26-2008, 02:25 PM

Is it a long spined sea urchin?? I have one of these and some of his spines have turned white in patches - i dont think its a problem cos i've had him ages and he's been like that since as far back as i can remember!

Executivelevel · 02-26-2008, 06:41 PM

good that makes me feel better =) thanks

gerritmatton · 03-01-2008, 11:02 AM

I am a active diver and I have seen a lot of long spined urchins with some with spines of spines that are partially colored white and black. I think it is some natural coloring, maybe something that develops when they get mature?

02-25-2008, 03:46 PM	#1
Executivelevel Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 428 Skin: Mint Karma: 417	Long Spined Urchin turning white??? I have a black long spined urchin, who seems pretty healthy and happy he has grown a lot latly and is getting big! But 5 of his spines have started turning white. they are all even one on each side is that normal?? or is something wrong with him?? He moves around a lot but seems to spend most his time behind my live rock in the back of the tank.

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02-26-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
Executivelevel Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 428 Skin: Mint Karma: 417	hes been coming out more the last couple of days, and is getting really big, but Im still worried about these white spines

02-26-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester UK Age: 29 Posts: 2,122 Skin: Mint Karma: 63329	Is it a long spined sea urchin?? I have one of these and some of his spines have turned white in patches - i dont think its a problem cos i've had him ages and he's been like that since as far back as i can remember!

02-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#4
Executivelevel Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 428 Skin: Mint Karma: 417	good that makes me feel better =) thanks

03-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
gerritmatton Astrea Snail Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 37 Skin: Mint Karma: 3	I am a active diver and I have seen a lot of long spined urchins with some with spines of spines that are partially colored white and black. I think it is some natural coloring, maybe something that develops when they get mature?