STARFISH – RED TILE Fromia monilis
$59.99
The Red Tile Starfish, also known as the Marble Starfish, has a central disc that is either a deep red or orange color, while its arms have cream-colored spots with red edges that are bumpy to the touch. The Red tile starfish is one of the most popular of the Fromia stars for its vivid coloration and moderate care level requirements. Originating from Indonesia, the Red tile starfish can reach a size of 5″ across. While solitary in the wild, a Red tile starfish will tolerate others of its own species if the aquarium is large enough to support multiple individuals. A Red tile starfish should not be considered for an aquarium less than a year old given their dietary requirements.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament:Â Peaceful
Reef Compatible:Â Yes
General Description: The Red Tile Starfish, also known as the Marble Starfish, has a central disc that is either a deep red or orange color, while its arms have cream-colored spots with red edges that are bumpy to the touch. The Red tile starfish is one of the most popular of the Fromia stars for its vivid coloration and moderate care level requirements. Originating from Indonesia, the Red tile starfish can reach a size of 5″ across. While solitary in the wild, a Red tile starfish will tolerate others of its own species if the aquarium is large enough to support multiple individuals. A Red tile starfish should not be considered for an aquarium less than a year old given their dietary requirements.
Diet Requirements: Red tile starfish are omnivores. They predominately feed on detritus and micro-organisms off of live rock. Pieces of frozen clam, other meaty foods, and high quality flake food can be supplemented to the Red tile starfish.
Tank Requirements: An established, minimum aquarium size of 55 gallons is recommended to house a Red tile starfish. Maintaining stable water parameters is a very important component to the success of keeping this invertebrate; they are intolerable of high nitrates. Red tile starfish are sensitive to temperature, pH, and salinity changes. Generous live rock with some crevices will mimic the natural environment of the Red tile starfish, giving it ample room to forage. It is absolutely necessary to take time acclimating a Red tile starfish; we suggest via drip acclimation for no less than an hour and a half. Recommended water conditions: 76-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.025. Never expose the Red tile starfish to air while handling.
Purchase Size: Medium: 2-1/2″ to 3″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
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