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Star
Fish
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Sea Stars
, Serpent and Brittle Sea Stars are popular additions to reef
aquariums that contain live sand as they constantly stir the
sand bed and provide oxygen to the beneficial bacteria living
in the sand. Great scavengers, they are terrific at helping keep
nitrate levels low. |
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Sand Sifting
Tiger Starfish
Description: The Sand Sifting Starfish, has a thick,
beige to brown body with lateral spines (teeth) extending upward
along each side of its five arms. With the help of these spines,
it moves over the sandy bottom of the ocean sifting through sand
for food. The spines also enable it to burrow into the sand to
hide or digest its food. It is very active and effective at moving
large amounts of sand as it searches for food. They are omnivores
and are great in reef aquariums for eating detritus and left
over food. It does well in an aquarium setting if provided with
a deep (several inches) sand bottom where it can feed and hide.
It should not be housed with Puffers.
Recommended
Tank size: Minimum 20 gallon
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Reef Compatibility:Totally reef safe.
Approximate
Purchase Size: 3" to
4" |
$19.99 each |
Blue Linkia
Star Fish
Linckia
laevigata
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This brilliant blue
starfish will spend much of its time foraging the reef for tiny
micro-organisms and detritus to eat. Maintain stable pH and specific
gravity levels to keep this starfish healthy. Sudden changes
in water parameters can cause bacterial infections that may cause
necrosis of its arms, or even death. Although it is a scavenger
you may supplement its diet by placing scraps of meaty foods
near it, or under it. The
Linkia species is generally peaceful toward other tank mates.
They need places to hide. Be careful with copper-based medication.
Totally Reef Safe. |
small $14.99 medium $19.99 large $29.99 |
Orange Linkia Star
Echunaster
sp
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These bright orange (sunglasses
required), Linkia's will surely brighten up your tank with their
eye catching glow of color. Totally reef safe they are a scavanger.
Although
you may supplement its diet by placing scraps of meaty foods
near it, or under it. The
Linkia species is peaceful toward other tank mates. Live rock
or other structures are a must, because they need places to hide.
Be careful with copper-based medication. |
REEFSAFE
small $19.99 medium $29.99 large $39.99 |
Deep Red Linkia
Star
Tamaria
sp
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The Deep Red Linkia Star, is a deep
red to magenta color, and sometimes has six instead of five arms.
It prefers a well-lit aquarium with a sandy, coral rubble substrate,
and live rock. It will move over the rock searching for small
micro- organisms and other bits of common detritus to eat. Totally
Be careful with copper-based medication. Reef Safe. |
REEFSAFE
$29.99 medium |
Purple Linckia
Star
Linckia
laevigata
Terrific Sand Stirer , Detritus Eater
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From the ocean's
around Mexico, Purple linkia's
will surely brighten up your tank with their eye catching color.
Maintain
stable pH and specific gravity levels to keep this starfish healthy.
Although it is a scavenger you may supplement its diet by placing
scraps of meaty foods near it, or under it. |
REEFSAFE
small $29.99 medium $39.99 large $49.99 |
Fromia
Sea Star
Fromia
monilis
Unique in color,
texture and shape.
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The Fromia is also
called the Marble Sea Star, or Marble Starfish. Their patterns
and colors make them one of the most striking . Coloration of
the Assorted Marble Sea Stars range from a deep red to orange,
and both the central disc and the arms are mottled in a lighter
coloration to cream, giving them a marbled look. Found over sandy
substrates, on rocks, and sometimes climbing among corals and
other invertebrates, they are constantly foraging for micro-organisms
and detritus to eat, so the aquarium should have ample amounts
of live rock. Fromia's generally lives alone, but if the aquarium
is large enough to support more than one, it will tolerate others
of its own species. The Marble Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based
medications. |
REEFSAFE
$34.99
each |
Red Bali Star
Fromia milleporella
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The Bali Red Star
is a miniature star fish which stays small never exceeding about
3 inches. Found over sandy substrates, on rocks, and sometimes
climbing among corals and other invertebrates, they are constantly
foraging for micro-organisms and detritus to eat, so the aquarium
should have ample amounts of live rock. Red Bali Sea Star is
very intolerant of sudden
changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the
water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Approxiamte
ship size 2 inches. |
REEFSAFE
$24.99
each |
African Red
Knob Star
Protoreaster
linckii
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The African Red Knob Sea Star, has
a thick, gray body with multiple bright red tubercles extending
upward along each of its five arms. It is found in the Indian
Ocean. The African Red Knob Sea Star requires a large aquarium
with ample supplies of live rock. Not reef compatible, the Red
Knob will eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, starfish,
and other invertebrates. Approxiamte ship size 3-5 inches. |
WARNING: NOT REEFSAFE
$37.99
each |
Chocolate Chip
Star
Protoreastor
nodosus
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Very popular for
fish-only aquariums. They are brown, tan, orange, or black in
color with black spots which resemble chocolate chips. Very hardy.
Chocolate Chip Stars will spend the day cruising along rock and
aquarium glass. Not reef
compatible, the Chocolate Chip Star will eat soft corals, sponges,
tubeworms, clams, starfish, and other invertebrates. Like all
star fish, the Chocolate Chip is very intolerant of sudden changes
in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water,
and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. It should never
be exposed to air while handling. Approxiamte ship size
2-3 inches. |
WARNING: NOT REEFSAFE
$8.99
each |
Bahama
Star
Oreaster
Reticulatis
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The Bahama Sea Star, has a thick,
Red and orange body. It is found in the caribbean. Not reef compatible,
the Bahama Star will eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams,
starfish, and other invertebrates. Like all star fish, the Bahama
is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels,
salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based
medications. It should never be exposed to air while handling. Approxiamte
ship size 3-5 inches. |
WARNING: NOT REEFSAFE
$19.99
each
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Feather
Starfish
Lamprometra
palmata
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The Feather Starfish is an unusual
species that looks more like a plant than a starfish. It ranges
in color from brown to orange, yellow, and black. Like the Basket
Star, the Feather Starfish is a filter feeder. It is nocturnal,
and at night it can be found with its long arms unfurled where
it filters plankton from the water. The image represents general
look of the animal. Expect some diversity since each animal is
unique in color and pattern. Like all star fish, the feather
star is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen
levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based
medications. It should never be exposed to air while handling. *Advanced Aquarist Species |
REEFSAFE
$49.99
each |
Assorted Common Stars
Assorted common
stars are collected from the Carribean. Not reef compatible, the Chocolate Chip Star will
eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, starfish, and other
invertebrates. Approxiamte ship size 2-3 inches.
Notes: Starfish are extremely
sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and to the presence
of copper. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating
this animal. Like all star
fish, it is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate
copper-based medications. |
WARNING: NOT REEFSAFE
$8.99
each |
Basket Star
Astrophyton
muricatum
Colors vary greatly on these beauties
of the sea. They
hide within recesses of the reef by day, but emerge at night
and spread out their baskets, like arms to filter plankton from
the water.
Notes: Starfish are extremely sensitive to sudden changes
in water parameters and to the presence of copper. Extra care
and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal. Like all star fish, it is very intolerant
of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and
pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications.
*Advanced
Aquarist Species |
REEFSAFE
$29.99
each |
Harlequin
Serpent Star
The Harlequin Serpent Star has bands
of color on their legs. The central disk may also be mottled
with color. If an arm falls off it quickly regenerates. The central
disc and arms can have variable markings. It does well in an
aquarium if provided with ample hiding places and plenty of room
to roam. Even though it is a nocturnal animal, it may eventually
learn to come out during the day to eat.
Notes: Starfish are extremely
sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and to the presence
of copper. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating
this animal. Like all star
fish, it is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate
copper-based medications. |
REEFSAFE
$19.99
each |
Assorted Colored
Serpant Stars
Assorted Serpent Stars come in a
variety of colors. All have a central, disc and 5 arms. If an
arm falls off it quickly regenerates. The central disc and arms
can have variable markings. It does well in an aquarium if provided
with ample hiding places and plenty of room to roam. Even though
it is a nocturnal animal, it may eventually learn to come out
during the day to eat.
Notes: Starfish are extremely
sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and to the presence
of copper. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating
this animal. Like all star
fish, it is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate
copper-based medications. |
REEFSAFE
$8.99
each - 2 for $16.00 |
Red Serpent
Star
Serpent
stars are one of the best detritus removers.
(detritus causes high nitrates).
The Red Serpent
is a Super Hardy efficient scavenger and sand sifter.It is nocturnal and often hides under
rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus
and small organisms.
Notes: Starfish are extremely
sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and to the presence
of copper. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating
this animal. Like all star
fish, it is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate
copper-based medications. |
REEFSAFE
$29.99
each |
Fancy Yellow Brittle Starfish
Ophiarachna incrassata
Brittle
stars are one of the best detritus removers.
(detritus causes high nitrates).
Yellow Brittle Starfish,
is a Tongan native whose yellow or golden body is decorated with
intricate patterns. One of the larger Brittle Starfish available
to aquarium hobbyists, they are some of the hardest working Cleaners
available. They are wonderful reef inhabitants that always seem
to be looking for some bit of uneaten food in even the tiniest
of crevices.
Notes: Starfish are extremely sensitive to sudden changes
in water parameters and to the presence of copper. Extra care
and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal. Like all star fish, it is very intolerant
of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and
pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. |
REEFSAFE
$29.99
each |
Green Brittle
Star
Ophiarachna incrassata
From the island
of Fiji, a Super Hardy efficient scavenger and sand sifter, the Green Brittle Sea Star of the Ophiothrix
genus has a very small olive green central disc which may have
variable patterns. The long spiny arms are fringed with white
or black spines.It is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during
the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms.
Notes: Starfish are extremely
sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and to the presence
of copper. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating
this animal. Like all star
fish, it is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature,
oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate
copper-based medications. |
REEFSAFE
$14.99
each |
Red Brittle
Star
Ophiocoma riisei
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The Red Brittle Starfish is a great
addition to your reef tank clean-up crew. They are superb scavengers
and will feed on large amounts of detritus and waste found in
the aquarium. They will also eat any uneaten fish food that falls
to the bottom. They are completely reef-safe and beautiful creatures
to observe. These brittle stars are dark red and have long tentacle-like
arms that they use to manuever in and out of the rockwork, covered
in a series of short spikes. |
REEFSAFE
$11.99
each |
Bubble
Tip Brittle Star
Ophiothrix sp
Check
this picture out!
This is the wildest of all the Brittle Stars
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From the island
of Fiji, a Super Hardy efficient scavenger and sand sifter, the Yellow Fancy Brittle Sea Star of the
Ophiothrix genus has a very small olive green central disc which
may have variable patterns. The long spiny, yellow arms are fringed
with white or black spines.It is nocturnal and often hides under
rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus
and small organisms.Like all star fish, it is very intolerant
of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and
pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications.
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REEFSAFE
$14.99
each |
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