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It cannot tolerate copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Brittle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium, provide a varied diet of frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and very finely chopped shrimp and mussels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3\" to 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Caribbean","offer_id":48330552344819,"sku":"89640","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg-89640-sea-star.jpg?v=1767378700"},{"product_id":"brittle-sea-star-banded","title":"Brittle Sea Star, Banded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Banded Brittle Star originates from the rubble zones of Micronesia, and is a great scavenger for the marine aquarium. The central disc is dark brown in color with tan markings. The legs are long and are banded with light and dark brown coloration. The legs also have many spines that aid the starfish in finding food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Banded Brittle Star enjoys an established saltwater aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding. It is nocturnal and often hides under the rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. It cannot tolerate copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium it may be fed zooplankton, frozen brine and mysis shrimp, and chopped meaty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4\" to 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Micronesia","offer_id":48330557423859,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg-80402-seastar.jpg?v=1767378984"},{"product_id":"serpent-sea-star-caribbean","title":"Serpent Sea Star, Caribbean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Serpent Sea Star of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOphioderma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a central, 5-sided disc with five banded, scaly arms. Depending upon the species and locale, the color can range from maroon, to orange, to green. The central disc can also have variable markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does well in an aquarium if provided with ample hiding places and plenty of room to roam. Even though it is a nocturnal animal, it will eventually learn to come out during the day to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serpent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium with no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate it from its mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium, it can be fed small pieces of chopped meat, shrimp, mussel, or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3\" to 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Caribbean","offer_id":48330559324403,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg-78907-sea-star.jpg?v=1767379428"},{"product_id":"red-knob-sea-star","title":"Red Knob Sea Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Knob Sea Star, also known as the Red Spine Star, African Sea Star, and Red-knobbed Starfish, has a thick, gray body with multiple bright red tubercles extending upward along each of its five arms. Red stripes connect these protrusions, giving its back the appearance of wires interconnecting in a grid-like fashion. It is found in shallow tidal pools and up to 100' deep reefs in the Indian Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Knob Sea Star requires a large aquarium with ample supplies of live rock. A small specimen will eat algae. As it grows older, however, it is not reef compatible, as it will eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, starfish, and other invertebrates. It should not be housed with puffers. It is very sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and will not tolerate high levels of nitrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding in an aquarium is extremely difficult with no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate males from females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Knob Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. 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It is not difficult to imagine the dark chocolate brown tubercles (protrusions) that dot the surface of the sea star as chocolate chips on top of a tasty cookie. While it may seem odd to consider a sea star \"cute,\" the charming color pattern reminiscent of the classic baked treat makes the Chocolate Chip Sea Star a highly desirable addition to a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the Nodular Sea Star, or Chocolate Chip Starfish, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star naturally inhabits a fairly large habitat. Though most commonly found in shallow lagoons, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star can also be found at depths down to 75 feet deep in the Indo-Pacific reef region. A large aquarium with open access to a mature sand bed several inches in depth best recreates the preferred habitat of the Chocolate Chip Sea Star. While relatively hardy, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star requires particular attention to water quality. Like many invertebrates, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star requires high water quality and will not tolerate high nitrate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate Chip Sea Star should be kept in a large marine aquarium housing mild-mannered fish. Since they are slower moving than most fish, it should not be housed with predatory fish, including Triggerfish and Puffers. The Chocolate Chip Sea Star is not considered reef compatible since adults will eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, and other starfish. Keep in mind that the Chocolate Chip Sea Star is only appropriate for very large aquariums since it can grow up to 15 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the Chocolate Chip Sea Star may be light to reddish-brown, blue, white, or yellow based on geographical location it hails from. 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Otherwise, this voracious feeder will quickly clean your aquarium of detritus and then burrow into your substrate, starve, and eventually begin to decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo foster its feeding habits, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should be kept in aquariums with large, deep sand bottoms of several inches in depth. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other invertebrates, the Sand Sifting Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity, and pH and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. 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