Orange Ornate Starfish - (no Online Purchases)

Name: Orange Ornate Starfish - In-store pickup only

Scientific Name: Nardoa sp.

Description: An attractive marine starfish with orange colouring and a textured body. This slow-moving invertebrate explores rockwork and aquarium surfaces in search of food. Best suited to an established marine aquarium with stable water conditions.

Origin: Indo-Pacific, including Australian waters; exact distribution depends on the species.

pH: Approximately 8.1–8.4.

Temperature: Around 22–26°C.

Salinity: Specific gravity approximately 1.024–1.026, kept stable.

Adult Size: Approximately 18–25 cm across, depending on the species.

Lifespan: Species-dependent; reliable aquarium lifespan information is limited. Long-term survival depends heavily on suitable food availability and stable conditions.

Food: Omnivorous. Forages on organic films, detritus and small organisms associated with mature live rock. Offer small pieces of marine fish, mussel or suitable sinking foods, checking that they are eaten. Do not rely on leftover fish food alone.

Compatibility: Suitable with peaceful marine fish. Generally considered reef-compatible, although some Nardoa species may consume small invertebrates. Avoid predatory fish and harlequin shrimp, which feed on starfish.

Habitat: Provide a mature marine aquarium of approximately 300 litres or larger, with plenty of established live rock and room to forage. Acclimate slowly to match salinity and temperature. Avoid sudden water changes in chemistry and copper-based treatments.

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