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Choriaster granulatus
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| Granulated Seastar | |
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| Granulated Seastar | |
| Species | Choriaster granulatus |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL 350 US Gallons (1324.9L) |
| Size | 9.843 in
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8") |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Granulated Seastar, Cushion Seastar, Granular Star, Doughboy Star
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- It is not reef-safe. It is a large star needing plenty of space. It should not be kept with aggressive fish that may attack it.
[edit] Diet
- Feeds on detritus, dead matter and coral.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Will graze constantly.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Large chunky starfish, looks soft in appearance but the body is actually quite stiff and rigid. Pale pink base colour with clusters of small brown papillae in the central part of the body.
[edit] Pictures
 Granulated Seastar |
