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Linckia laevigata

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Blue Starfish
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
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-15 years

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[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

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must be acclimated 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.

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