Archaster typicus

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Sand Sifting Sea Star
Sand Sifting Sea Star
Species	Archaster typicus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L)
Size	30.48 cm 10-12 " (25.4-30.5cm)
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
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Other Scientific 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

Sand Sifting Sea Star.

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Astropecten polycanthus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Reef friendly? Predatory?

[edit] Diet

[edit] Feeding regime

Archaster typicus feeds by sifting through substrate. If there's not enough food it will starve, an unfortunately common occurrence in captivity.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This starfish MUST have a soft substrate, in the wild it will sift through both sand and mud looking for food.

[edit] Behaviour

Will sift through substrate looking for food.

[edit] Identification

Dorsal side is medium grey with dark spots. Ventral side is white to cream in colour. Tube feet are transparent.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Live Aquaria
• Pet Education