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Bluelife Akvaryum

Starfish

Starfish

900.00 TRY
900.00 TRY
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Scientific Name: Archaster typicus
Family: Archasteridae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Detritivore (sand micro-organisms)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 150 liters
Maximum Size: 15–20 cm (arm span)
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Compatible

The species commonly known as "Sand Starfish" is usually Archaster typicus. This species lives on and within the sand, consuming organic waste and micro-organisms.

It is used as a "sand cleaner" in reef aquariums.

Diet

  • Microfauna in the sand (copepods, worms, detritus)
  • Organic waste
  • Requires a mature and live sand bed

⚠️ Most important point: If there is not enough life in the sand, it may starve.

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