• Name:

    Red Sea Star

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  • Family: Ophidiasteridae
  • Species: Starfish
  • Scientific Name: Fromia milleporella
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Also Know As:

| Red Starfish

| Orange Sea Star

| Orange Starfish

General info about Red Sea Star

The color of the Orange Sea Star, or Starfish, may range from orange to red. It can have a variety of surface textures depending upon the locale. Some Echinaster Sea Stars have 6 arms. It prefers a sandy, coral rubble substrate, or, especially live rock with algae. It moves over the surface, eating the small microbes and other bits of common detritus. A larger specimen could be harmful to clams, sponges, and small anemones in the reef aquarium. The Orange Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.
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Red Sea Star Starfish Ophidiasteridae Fromia milleporella The color of the Orange Sea Star, or Starfish, may range from orange to red. It can have a variety of surface textures depending upon the locale. Some Echinaster Sea Stars have 6 arms. It prefers a sandy, coral rubble substrate, or, especially live rock with algae. It moves over the surface, eating the small microbes and other bits of common detritus. A larger specimen could be harmful to clams, sponges, and small anemones in the reef aquarium. The Orange Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling. PalaciosAn

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