Pink/purple urchin- Seen it at an LFS lately?

[phishphood]

Just wondering if anyone has seen one of these at a LFS up here. Used to have some down in SD, but haven't seen any at shops up here. Thanks.

 

[LeviT]

Can't say I have but I can see why you are looking for it.

 

[xinumaster]

that looks pretty.

 

[pslee]

I believe that is a venomous Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium).

 

[Vincerama2]

The prettier something is, the faster it can/will kill you.

...this applies to humans too...

V

 

[sfsuphysics]

so what are you trying to say Vince? I'm no danger to anyone???

 

[phishphood]

You sure it's a Fire Urchin? I've handled them more times than I can count with nary a sting or spike

 

[GreshamH]

Sure likes like one to me

 

[phishphood]

Roger that. Should I be rethinking getting one for my tank then? I'm not so worried about the possible injury to me, but also the max size of the urchin (I know, it's over time, but still it gets to be pretty big?).

 

[A_Lee]

I'd probably just stay away from one

 

[Elite]

I think I saw a bunch of those at Steinhart Aquarium. Very pretty..