Spotted a tiny, starfish-like creature seeming to “walk” across your tank using a multitude of long, spindly and seemingly hairy arms? Or maybe you’ve noticed said spindly arms sticking out of your live rock? Fear not. It’s not an alien, just a micro brittle starfish! Micro brittle stars can hitchhike their way into your aquarium … Read more
Hey, reef keeper! If you’re reading this, you probably woke up one morning to find an uninvited mini starfish in your tank (or maybe two, or even ten). We all know the drill: various creatures can hitchhike their way into our tanks on live rock or coral. Some are welcome additions, others can wreak havoc. … Read more
If you’re looking for interesting invertebrates to add to your aquarium, starfish may have caught your eye. They’re such a typical underwater inhabitant, but at the same time so alien they fascinate aquarists around the world. But beware: the majority of starfish are either not reef-safe or not suitable for aquarium life at all. We … Read more
Starfish, also known as sea stars, come in many different colors, patterns, and sizes. There are some amazing-looking species out there, but one of our favorites is this one: the little orange-red biscuit starfish (genus Tosia). Its beautiful, scale-like pattern makes this one a real stunner. Many starfish have a reputation for being almost impossible … Read more
Want to add a starfish to your aquarium? Funnily enough, your best option isn’t actually a true starfish (although it’s similar enough). Serpent stars like the banded serpent starfish are much easier to care for than other sea star species and a much better choice for the majority of aquarists. Below, find everything you need … Read more
Nothing screams ‘marine aquarium’ quite like starfish, does it?! Unfortunately, most sea star species are unfortunately actually not suitable for life in our reef tanks. One of the tentative exceptions is the genus Fromia, including the common red Fromia starfish (F. milleporella). Although these stars are still not easy to keep alive in captivity, experienced … Read more
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