Orange Finger Starfish Marine Fish

Orange Finger Starfish Marine FishEchinaster Care: Intermediate Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium The Orange Finger Starfish, also known as Linckia sea stars, is a species of starfish found in various oceanic regions, particularly in the Indo Pacific. It is characterised by its vibrant orange colour and elongated, slender arms, which give it a unique, finger like appearance. These starfish are popular in the marine aquarium trade due to their striking colour and interesting shape, but

recognised for its striking turquoise colour and tubular skeletal structure

distributed at islands in the Indo-Pacific

In the aquarium it can be a beautiful and useful substrate worker

A conspicuously coloured species

production of energy

active grazer that needs swimming space

It is much better suited to fish-only marine aquariums or FOWLR systems where coral and invertebrate damage is not a concern

Regular feeding and a varied diet are important for maintaining colour

Minimum Tank Size:A minimum of 40 litres is suitable for a small group in a stable nano reef

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smaller frequent meals are recommended

it is safest to purchase an established pair or introduce a much smaller juvenile to a larger individual under careful observation