How long do urchins live ??

[Mikemilly245]

So last year I was tearing down a tank for an older gentleman getting out of the hobby. In that tank he had a basic purple urchin that he says had been in there for 10+ years. It’s still going strong to this day in a little tank I threw together for a lobster.

I’ve read that urchins live for a crazy long time. What’s the longest you’ve kept one ?? What about other urchins like a Halloween urchin pictured above ? Longspine ? Genuinely curious because they are probably my favorite creatures to watch

 

[Mikemilly245]

Lol I never get an answer on here. Not sure why I even post haha

 

[Paul B]

I don't know but this one died about 10 or 12 years old. I have heard of older ones.

 

[Fish Fan]

Lol I never get an answer on here. Not sure why I even post haha

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Feel free to tag me in your posts, and if I can't help you (likely, I'm not an expert!), I probably know who can

I can't speak to how long Urchins live, but I'd listen to what @Paul B says for sure.

Best of luck!

 

[Staghorn]

I have a tuxedo urchin that’s about 5 years old. And he’s always well dressed