Granulated Seastar (Choriaster granulatus)
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Granulated Seastar
Granulated Seastar
Choriaster granulatus
1325 Litres (350 US G.)
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
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Alternative names[edit]
- Granulated Seastar, Cushion Seastar, Granular Star, Doughboy Star
Sexing[edit]
- Unknown
Tank compatibility[edit]
- It is not reef-safe. It is a large star needing plenty of space. It should not be kept with aggressive fish that may attack it.
Diet[edit]
- Feeds on detritus, dead matter and coral.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Will graze constantly.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Unknown
Behaviour[edit]
- Unknown
Identification[edit]
- Large chunky starfish, looks soft in appearance but the body is actually quite stiff and rigid. Pale pink base colour with clusters of small brown papillae in the central part of the body.
Pictures[edit]
Granulated Seastar
