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About Linkia Starfish
Linkia multifora is a slender-armed starfish with five long, tapering rays, typically displaying orange, red, or yellow coloration. The arms are relatively uniform in diameter and the body is compact, making it distinctly graceful compared to bulkier starfish.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Max Size
- 6
- Notes
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces for nocturnal behavior • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Gentle, mostly nocturnal scavenger; provide detritus and uneaten food as primary nutrition • Avoid housing with aggressive predators or species that may nip arm tips • Acclimate slowly and monitor for signs of stress or arm loss
- Diet Details
- Primarily detritivorous, feeding on algae, biofilm, and organic debris. Supplement with sinking pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
- Category
- Starfish
- Appearance Description
- Linkia multifora is a slender-armed starfish with five long, tapering rays, typically displaying orange, red, or yellow coloration. The arms are relatively uniform in diameter and the body is compact, making it distinctly graceful compared to bulkier starfish.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Type
- Starfish
- Compatibility
- Linkia starfish are generally peaceful toward fish but are predatory on small invertebrates and corals. They require species-only or carefully managed setups.
- Family
- Ophidiasteridae
- Care Level
- Expert
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