Please note - All our marine livestock can only be kept in saltwater aquariums, not freshwater aquariums. Scientific Name:Archaster typicus Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs. How easy are they to care for? Easy How large can they grow? 1ft in size Where in the world are they from?Fiji, Indonesia, Singapore, Solomon Islands What is the ideal number to keep together?1 per 30 litres. What water conditions do they require? SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.423-27 deg C (73-81 deg F) What should you feed them? Will eat debris and algae in the sand. Can also be fed a mix of meaty frozen foods. How compatible are they with other fish? Peaceful species, should not be kept with predator fish or inverts. Can they be bred in captivity?Not likely to breed in captivity. Are they reef safe?Yes
