Can a BTA sting a Tuxedo Urchin??

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  1. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

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    This morning I noticed my urchin had wondered directly into my rose BTA. Should I be concerned about it? Would it be advisable to move the urchin before something bad happens?
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I think that it will be ok. The only "echinoderm/anemone casualty" I've ever had was when my sand sifting star wandered into my carpet anemone. The carpet didn't eat it but it sure did try. I believe that carpets have a much much stronger sting than bubbles do so I think you should be fine :)
     
  4. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    i think it should be ok...my retard snails once went on my bta lol...but they were fine...god they r so dumb lol
     
  5. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

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    Well, the urchin glided away unscathed. I'm not sure about the BTA ... he did his standard shrinky-dink impression at some point during the encounter and has not yet returned to full bloom. I expect, though, that he is completely fine.
     
  6. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    I agree everything should be fine, but do keep us posted.