Long Spine Urchin

Diadema setosum
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.027-1.028, pH: 8.1-8.4

Long Spine Urchin, Diadema setosum is a species of long-spined sea urchin belonging to the family Diadematidae. It is a typical sea urchin, with extremely long, hollow spines that are mildly venomous. The species can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.