Starfish

Sand Cleaning Star Fish Astropecten polycanthus Click view Sand Sifting star fish (time-lapse) Description: This peaceful, reef safe omnivore will effectively clean even the largest home aquarium of detritus and left over food. The Sand Sifting Sea Star efficiently consumes mass amounts of detritus and uneaten food. A great addition to any reef tank, this nocturnally active sea star will move large amounts of sand as it burrows into the substrate in its search for food. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers. Tank Recommendations: They do best in tanks with live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Should be actively fed a variety of fish foods into the sand. Otherwise, this voracious feeder will quickly clean your aquarium of detritus and left over food, and then starve, and eventually begin to decay. Level of Care: Moderate Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" Medium: 2-1/2" to 4" Small$29.99 Medium $32.99 Select a size small medium	Blue Linckia Sea Star Linckia laevigata Description: The Blue Linckia Sea Star is also known as the Comet Sea Star, Blue Sea Star, or Blue Starfish. In the wild, the Blue Linckia Sea Star is found in the sunny areas of the reef and reef fringe, constantly foraging for food. In the home aquarium setting, the Blue Linckia Sea Star prefers a well-lit sandy or coral rubble substrate, with many rocky hiding places. As a juvenile (when it has a blue-green coloration), the Blue Linckia Sea Star spends most of the day hiding in small caves or overhangs. As a larger adult, it can be seen anchored to the rocks or glass, waving one or two arms in the water, searching for small, free-floating microbes. The Blue Linckia Sea Star is generally solitary, but it will tolerate other starfish and amiable fish in the aquarium. The Blue Linckia is one of the harder to keep starfish, as they are very sensitive to changes in pH, temperature, and salinity changes. Furtheremore they cannot handle copper based medications at all. They are susceptible to certain bacterial infections that can quickly cause the decomposition of the leg portions of the Linckia. Care should be taken to inspect Linckia frequently for parasitic snails, which usually take on the color of it’s host. Remove them immediately upon detection as they suck out fluid and tissue. Tank Recommendations: These starfish grow to 10 – 14 inches in size and should be kept in very large aquariums with live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them. Level of Care: Hard to keep - Expert Only Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 2" to 4" Large: 4" to 6" NOTE: We guarantee all marine life species we offer will be delivered alive and in good condition. However, this particular marine species is hard to keep. It has been designated for the "Expert Only" and does not come with any replacemnt guarantee. Medium $29.99 Large $39.99 Select a size medium large	Orange Linckia Sea Star Echunaster sp Description: The gorgeous Orange Linckia Starfish is prized for it's super Orange color! They truly stand out in any reef tank! They love to be out in the open as they forage for meals. This means they're not hiders but will most often be out where you can see & enjoy them. The color ranges from orange to red on the Orange Sea Star. It is a five-armed (once in a while 6-armed) Starfish exotically bright colored. These Stars feed on algae found on aquarium glass, rock work, and substrate. They are completely reef safe and are a must have for anyone with either a fish-only or reef tank. Tank Recommendations: A well lit tank with live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them. Level of Care: Moderate Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3" Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 6" Small$49.99 Medium $59.99 Large $69.99 Select a size small out of stock medium out of stock large out of stock
Purple Linckia Starfish Valencienna strigata Description: :The Purple Linckia, also called the Burgandy Linckia is a five-armed (once in a while 6-armed) Starfish exotically colored. The Purple Linckia is one of the easier to keep starfish, as they are not as sensitive to changes in pH, temperature, and salinity changes as the other Linckias. Linckia starfish consume bacterial films, and sponges. Because of this, they should be introduced into well established aquaria of no less than 1 year. This species has been known to reproduce asexually in aquariums, by breaking off an arm and that arm creating a whole new starfish. A truly incredible species! Tank Recommendations: A well lit aquarium with live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them. Level of Care: Moderate Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2" Large: 3-1/2" to 5-1/2" Medium $49.99 Large $59.99 Select a size medium large	Dalmation Linckia Starfish Linckia multifora Description: :The Dalmation Linckia is one of the easier to keep starfish, as they are not as sensitive to changes in pH, temperature, and salinity changes as the other Linckias. It is a multi-color Linckia that is found in many colorations. The picture is just of one particular Dalmation, but there are many different color patterns and all are outstanding to look at. This species has been known to reproduce asexually in aquariums, by breaking off an arm and that arm creating a whole new Starfish. They are also known to have an unusal nimber of arms at times. Quite interesting. A truly incredible species! They are completely reef safe and are a must have for anyone with either a fish-only or reef tank. Tank Recommendations: This starfish grows to a maximum size of 6 inches and should be kept in a 55 gallon aquarium or larger. The aquarium requires live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them. Level of Care: Moderate Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 1-1/2 to 3-1/2" Large: 3-1/2" to 5" Medium $29.99 Large $39.99 Select a size medium large	Royal Sea Starfish Valencienna bella Description: The Royal Sea Starfish looks very similar to the Blue Linckia except they are much larger and each finger is very wide, equal to fingers on a mans hand. Small freckles appear on all fingers. In the ocean, the Royal Starfish efficiently consumes decaying matter and uneaten food from the ocean floor. In the aquarium this hardy Starfish takes care of your sandbed's detritus and uneaten food. Providing a natural manner to keep nitrates low and your aquarium floor clean. A great addition to any reef tank, this nocturnally active sea star will move large amounts of sand as it burrows into the substrate in its search for food. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers Tank Recommendations: This starfish grow to between 12 and 16 inches in size and should be kept in extremely large aquariums. A tank with live rock, and a sandy bottom, as this is their natural habitat. Food and diet: Introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them. Level of Care: Moderate Acclimaton Time: 1+ hours Reef Compatibility : Excellent Approximate Purchase Size: Large: 7" to 8" XLarge: 8" to 9" XXLarge: 9" to 10" Large$89.99 XLarge $109.99 XXLarge $129.99 Select a size large Xlarge XXlarge

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