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Granulated Seastar
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 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-15 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[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

[edit] External links

• Edge of Reef