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Protoreaster nodosus
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| Chocolate Chip Starfish | |
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| Chocolate Chip Starfish | |
| Species | Protoreaster nodosus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 38.1 cm
12-15 " (30.5-38.1cm) |
| sg | 1.023 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chocolate Chip Starfish, Chocolate Chip Sea Star, Nodular Sea Star
[edit] Synonyms
- Protoreastor nodosus
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] 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.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
 Chocolate Chip Starfish |
