Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus)
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Chocolate Chip Starfish
Chocolate Chip Starfish
Protoreaster nodosus
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30.5-38.1cm (12-15 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Contents
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
penis
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
Chocolate Chip Starfish
