Can Sea Urchins and Guppies Share a 10-Gallon Tank?

It is not recommended to keep sea urchins and guppies together in a 10-gallon tank.

Reasons

  • Different needs: Sea urchins are saltwater; guppies are freshwater.
  • Space: Both need more room than a 10-gallon tank can comfortably provide.
  • Feeding: Urchins eat algae; guppies are omnivores.
  • Compatibility: Urchin spines can injure guppies in a small tank.

Choose either a saltwater setup for a sea urchin or a freshwater setup for guppies.