Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus)
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Chocolate Chip Starfish
Chocolate Chip Starfish
Protoreaster nodosus
Moderate
283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL
283.9 Litres (75 US G.)
38.1 cm 30.5-38.1cm (12-15 ")
1.023 - 1.025
8.1 - 8.4
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
8-15 years
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Alternative names
- Chocolate Chip Starfish, Chocolate Chip Sea Star, Nodular Sea Star
Synonyms
- Protoreastor nodosus
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- It is not reef-safe, as it will eat corals, tubeworms, other starfish and sponges. It is otherwise peaceful towards tankmates. It should not be kept with fish that may nip it, such as Triggerfish.
Diet
- More detail on diet...
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown
Behaviour
- A peaceful starfish as long as you're not a reef-dweller such as soft corals, clams, sponges, tubeworms or other starfish, which it will eat.
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
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