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Description
Bronze Knobbly Starfish (Pentaceraster tuberculatus)
Overview:
The Bronze Knobbly Starfish is a striking, reef-safe starfish with a robust, knobby texture and rich bronze coloration. Its bold appearance makes it a standout addition to large marine aquariums.
Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found on sandy and rubble substrates near coral reefs.
Feeding:
Feeds on detritus, algae, and biofilm. In captivity, may benefit from supplemental feeding with finely chopped meaty foods or algae-based diets to ensure proper nutrition.
Tank Mates:
Reef-safe. Compatible with peaceful fish, corals, and most invertebrates. Avoid housing with predatory species that may damage the starfish.
Aggression:
Non-aggressive and peaceful.
Experience Level:
Intermediate. Requires a mature aquarium with stable water parameters and sufficient substrate for grazing. Sensitive to sudden changes in salinity or water chemistry.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.023–1.025
- dKH: 8–12
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There is no minimum or maximum order value.
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