Red Starfish
(Fromia milleporella)

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Red Starfish: A Vivid Jewel for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a splash of vibrant crimson to your marine world with the striking Red Starfish. This peaceful invertebrate gracefully explores your aquarium, contributing to its beauty and balance.

Overview

The Red Starfish, or *Fromia milleporella*, showcases a brilliant red body often adorned with charming black pores or intricate orange patterns across its arms. Growing up to 15 cm in diameter, this eye-catching echinoderm uses hundreds of tube feet to glide gracefully across rockwork, substrate, and glass. Its deliberate movements and striking coloration make it a captivating focal point in any established saltwater display.

Care Level

Considered a moderate to difficult species, the Red Starfish requires stable water parameters and a mature, well-established reef aquarium. They are peaceful inhabitants, compatible with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates. Avoid housing them with predatory species like Harlequin Shrimp, which may prey on starfish. Proper, slow drip acclimation is crucial for their success.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 150 litres is recommended to provide ample foraging surface for this detritivore. Your aquarium must be well-established with plenty of live rock and a healthy biofilm. Maintain a consistent salinity between 1.023-1.025, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a temperature of 22-27°C. Keep nitrates below 10 ppm and phosphates low for optimal Red Starfish care.

Diet

The Red Starfish is primarily a detritivore, constantly scavenging for biofilm, micro-organisms, and detritus found in your tank. A mature system with abundant live rock is essential for their long-term health. Supplement their diet with small pieces of marine flakes, chopped mussels, clam, or shrimp if natural food sources become scarce. We recommend you buy Red Starfish online only for established tanks.

Why Buy From Us

At Corais de Vidro, we are committed to providing healthy aquarium invertebrates. Each Red Starfish is carefully sourced and undergoes a rigorous quarantine process, ensuring you receive a robust specimen ready to thrive in your healthy aquarium fish collection. We prioritize ethical practices and humane shipping to your door.

• Scientific Name: Fromia milleporella
• Common Name / Variant: Red Starfish
• Maximum Size: 15 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Lifespan: 5–10 years
• Swimming Zone: All Zones (benthic)

Bring the beauty of the reef home – buy your Red Starfish today!