Urchin Infestation?

I'm not sure if you could actually call it an infestation; however, a couple weeks ago I found some urchins in my tank. I didn't buy any and they weren't there for the first 2 months; however, I think they might have been inside some of the live rock I purchased from a local shop in Des Moines.


But now I have 5 of them. I can see a couple of the rocks that they've eaten all the coraline algae from, and I'm starting to have other algae problems. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif


Is there anything I can do? I'm hoping I don't have to rip apart my tank to get rid of them /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/shocked.gif


~Chris

 

they would love my tank ; )

 

Oh? Why is that?! You're more than welcome to them!

 

That sounds sweet! Any idea what kind they are? Pictures?

 

I'll try and post some pics tomorrow when it's brighter. I think they are small rock boring urchins. Long purple spines and a body bigger than a quarter.

 

I would be willing to take one or two off your hands there great algea eaters

 

If you and bears want them, you're more then welcome to come here and have them! I think 5 is a bit too much for my small tank.

 

ok sounds good. just let me know a good time or maybe i could grab some at the christmas party.