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About Sand Sifting Starfish
Astropecten polycanthus is a flat, five-armed starfish typically ranging from tan to reddish-brown with a slightly spiny appearance on the arm edges. The dorsal surface is granular, and the arms taper toward pointed tips.
Key facts
- Family
- Astropectinidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 6
- Category
- Detritivore
- Diet Details
- Feeds primarily by sifting through sand for detritus, microorganisms, and organic debris. Supplement with meaty foods occasionally if bioload is low.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, found on sandy and silty substrates in shallow to moderate depths.
- Notes
- Excellent sand bed maintenance crew. Requires deep sand bed (2-3 inches). Stable parameters (SG 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4). Temperature range 72-78°F. Can live 2-4 years. May need supplemental feeding in clean tanks. Not recommended for bare bottom tanks.
- Type
- Starfish
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful and compatible with most fish and non-aggressive invertebrates. Avoid housing with predatory species that may crush or attack it.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Astropecten polycanthus is a flat, five-armed starfish typically ranging from tan to reddish-brown with a slightly spiny appearance on the arm edges. The dorsal surface is granular, and the arms taper toward pointed tips.
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