White Sand Starfish

Marine Invertebrate — Astropecten spp.

The White Sand Starfish is known for its pale coloration, pointed arms, and active sand-sifting behavior, making it an interesting addition to a marine aquarium. It spends most of its time moving through the sand bed searching for small organisms and food.

CARE LEVEL: Intermediate

MAX SIZE: Up to 6" (15 cm)

MIN. TANK SIZE: 50 Gallons

TEMPERATURE: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

DIET: Carnivore / Scavenger

FEEDING: Small meaty foods, mysis shrimp, chopped seafood, and sinking foods; provide supplemental feeding when natural food is limited

TEMPERAMENT: Peaceful

COMPATIBILITY: Generally peaceful with corals and other peaceful tank mates; requires a mature, established sand bed and may struggle in new or nutrient-poor aquariums