Protoreaster nodosus
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| Chocolate Chip Starfish | |
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| Chocolate Chip Starfish | |
| Species | Protoreaster nodosus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 38.1 cm
12-15 " (30.5-38.1cm) |
| sg | 1.023 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chocolate Chip Starfish, Chocolate Chip Sea Star, Nodular Sea Star
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Protoreastor nodosus
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- NOT reef-safe, will eat corals, tubeworms, other starfish and sponges. Otherwise peaceful towards tankmates, should not be kept with fish that may nip it such as Triggerfish.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
 Chocolate Chip Starfish |
[edit] External links
Facts about Protoreaster nodosus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Chocolate Chip Starfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 15 in (38.1 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 15 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.023 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Protoreaster nodosus |
