Sand Sea Star
(ARCHASTER TYPICUS )
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Brown, Grey
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1'
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Brown, Grey
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1'
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Overview
The Sand Sea Star Archaster typicus is a patterned sea star that comes in a variety of brown and gray shades on each of its five arms, in a pattern of alternating bands of color. It will add immediate interest to your aquarium. Like other sea stars, it consumes detritus and uneaten foods, helping to keep your aquarium clean.
A sand sifter, it will burrow into the substrate in search of food. As such, it should be kept in an aquarium with a sand substrate and should not be housed with Triggerfish or Pufferfish. Like other invertebrates, it is sensitive to sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity, and pH and cannot tolerate copper based medications. To successfully acclimate new specimens to your aquarium, use the drip acclimation method and never expose it to air while handling.
To supplement its foraging diet, it can be fed spirulina and zooplankton.
Approximate purchase size: 3” to 5”