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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Sea Star
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Orange Sea Star Echunaster sp.
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Orange Sea Star (Echunaster sp.)
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Family: Echinasteridae
Maximum Size: Unreported
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Rock Structures
Captive Breeding: Good
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Reef
Compatibility
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An attractive algae eater and scavenger for the reef aquarium. A word of caution, larger specimens may clams and sponges. |
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The Orange Sea Star (Echunaster sp.) belongs to the family named Echinasteridae. The Orange Sea Star is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the rock structures. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Echunaster sp. in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a well established aquarium, rockwork structure, and plenty of hiding spaces.
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salt water
Vertebrates
