Pincer Spines on Funky Pencil Urchin

[Europhyllia]

Curious why you removed it from your tank? I know you cited being carnivorous, but that's scavenger style. And poison is a defense not predation.

Dr. Ron Shimek states they (pencil urchins) are "Omnivorous, with a tendency toward carnivory (Marine Invertebrates pg. 403)." and goes on to warn that they will eat sessile animals

I haven't noticed anything missing but figured I'll use this opportunity to capture him just in case

[justahobby]

Sessile is the key word there. Tiny critters that inhabit the LR would largely go unnoticed if even at all.... (or plow through a monti cap :P). I would take it but I tried a tuxedo one time and it preferred my coralline and really made a dent in it.

[Kristy]

Beautiful looking pattern around its mouth! Neat find, Karin!

And Justin the professional googler strikes again. From now on I'm not even going to bother wasting my time, I'll just ask you!