Some species have stubby, blunt spines, while other species have long, sharp, venom-filled spines. distribution Saltwater Fish for Sale; Aquarium Corals; Aquarium Marine Inverts. Purple sea urchin; test 5 cm diameter (10 cm max), spines short (usually < half diameter of test). Common in pools, crevices, under rocks; mid- to low intertidal zones & subtidal; exposed & protected outer coast. To be sure, the urchin's outside is protecting something very valuable on the inside. I am sure he would enjoy that urchin if he died unnoticed. Super Simple Reef tank - Tank tour of Wincey's packed mixed SPS 210G Saltwater Reef Aquarium - Duration: 26:10. They have a number of colour variations all made up of purple, green and/or white which often differ between the spines and the teste (shell). Usually hide under sea grass, shell, or shallower reefs and can be found in Carribean. ReefDudes Recommended for you Quick view. 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