milky substance from sea urchin

[RichV]

I was just in the middle of a water change and saw my urchin releasing long strings of a white substance. I've read the threads with clams releasing sperm and it's detrimental effects. Is this the same thing, and what is the best thing to do now?

Rich

 

[seattle989]

probably just let your skimmer do the work, and some carbon for insurance. im sure you tank still looks clear?

 

[Ricko]

I have one did the same thing once, never found out exactly what it was. Went on for about half hour, just white puffs streaming into the water column.
I didn't do anything, just admired and enjoyed the experience. There were no ill effects after this, happened a couple of months ago.

 

[RichV]

Thanks, everything looks OK today.

 

[danno14]

Happens regularly in my tank..... one starts then the others join in. No ill effects, but some of the smaller fish seem to like it

 

[Maxx]

Your urchin was spawning. Mine does it too. Usually after a water change. Skimmer goes nuts for awhile, but then it clears up. The corals seem to enjoy as they polyp out almost immediately.

Nick