Sand Sifting Sea Star (Archaster typicus)
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Sand Sifting Sea Star
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Sand Sifting Sea Star
Archaster typicus
757 Litres (200 US G.)
25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Contents
Alternative names
- Sand Sifting Sea Star
Synonyms
- Astropecten polycanthus
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- The Sand Sifting Sea Star is reef compatible.
Diet
Feeding regime
- Archaster typicus feeds by sifting through substrate. If there's not enough food it will starve, an unfortunately common occurrence in captivity.
Environment Specifics
- This starfish must have a soft substrate. In the wild it will sift through both sand and mud looking for food.
Behaviour
- Will sift through substrate looking for food.
Identification
- Dorsal side is medium grey with dark spots. Ventral side is white to cream in colour. Tube feet are transparent.
