Chocolate Chip Starfish Protoreaster Nodosus

Chocolate Chip Starfish Protoreaster Nodosus

£29.99

SKU: STF-MAR-STAR-CHOCOLATE Category:

Description

Chocolate Chip Starfish Protoreaster Nodosus

The Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) is a species of sea star found in the warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It has a distinctive appearance, with rows of dark, conical spines or “horns” on its dorsal side that give it a resemblance to a bumpy cookie. This starfish is a carnivore and should be fed pieces of shrimp, clam, squid, or other meaty foods at least once a week. It requires a minimum tank size of 75 gallons with a mature sand bed, as it is not reef-safe and will consume slow-moving invertebrates, corals, and other starfish. The Chocolate Chip Starfish is moderately difficult to keep and requires stable water parameters, including a temperature range of 76-80°F, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a salinity of 1.024-1.026. It is intolerant of high nitrates and fluctuations in water chemistry. This starfish should not be kept with aggressive fish that could harm it, such as pufferfish and certain triggerfish species. It is important to acclimate the Chocolate Chip Starfish slowly, as it can be sensitive to changes in water conditions. Overall, the Chocolate Chip Starfish is a visually striking addition to a FOWLR (fish-only with live rock) aquarium, but requires experienced care to thrive. 

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Chocolate Chip Starfish Protoreaster Nodosus”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Wednesday and Thursday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible. Please ensure you have read and understood our DOA policy prior to purchase. Fully Licensed by Mid Sussex District Council

Related products