Serpent Starfish

About the Serpent Starfish:

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Max Size:  12 inches

The Serpent Starfish has long serpent-like arms that allow them to move very quickly for a starfish.  They are excellent scavengers and their diet consists of decaying matter and prepared foods such as frozen Mysis Shrimp.  Like most starfish, if they lose an appendage, it will regenerate.  Serpent Starfish hide most of the day and become more visible at night.  One of the most beneficial features of this starfish is their ability to turn the sand when they are active at night, which keeps algae from growing and removes detritus.

Starfish are named after the obvious star shape. They vary in size and color, but most Starfish have several or more arms, and all Starfish have many tiny feet that move them about. Starfish are found in all environments and do well within a coral reef or rock reef. Some will eat small invertebrates and coral, so some are reef safe and some are not. Starfish are quite flexible and can maneuver in and around tight spaces. If they fall over, they will usually turn themselves upright.