Linckia laevigata
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| Blue Starfish | |
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| Blue Starfish | |
| Species | Linckia laevigata |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 11.811 in
25-30 cm (9.8-11.8") |
| pH | 8.2 - 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 |
5-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Blue Star, Blue Starfish, Blue Linckia, Blue Sea Star
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must be acclimatised to tanks very slowly and is highly sensitive to water parameter changes.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- This species of sea star has five long tubular limbs which are rounded at the tips and with short yellow tube feet. It's firm in texture and the colours range in shades of blue, sometimes with spots towards the end of the arms. Turquoise, purple and orange variations have been sighted in the wild.
[edit] Pictures
 At London Zoo |
[edit] External links
Facts about Linckia laevigata
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Blue Starfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Foods | Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 11.811 in (30 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 15 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.2 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Linckia laevigata |
