Fromia Colorful Starfish

Scientific Name: Fromia indica
Family: Ophidiasteridae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Detritivore – biofilm consumer
Minimum Aquarium Size: 150 liters
Maximum Size: 10–15 cm (arm span)
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Conditionally compatible

Fromia indica is a very popular starfish in reef aquariums due to its bright red color and star-shaped symmetrical structure. Although visually very attractive, it is among the difficult species to care for due to its delicate nature.

In nature, it feeds on microorganisms by slowly moving across the rock surfaces of coral reefs.