Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata)
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Blue Starfish
Blue Starfish
Linckia laevigata
379 Litres (100 US G.)
25-30 cm (9.8-11.8")
8.2 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-15 years
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Blue Star, Blue Starfish, Blue Linckia, Blue Sea Star
Sexing[edit]
- Unknown
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
Diet[edit]
- More detail on diet...
Feeding regime[edit]
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Must be acclimated to tanks very slowly and is highly sensitive to water parameter changes.
Behaviour[edit]
- Unknown
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
At London Zoo
