{"title":"Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar fishing across the universe. What home aquarium looks right without a starfish, many different colours and species available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-starfish","title":"Blue Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Linckia Sea Star is certain to be the shining star for the dedicated reef aquarium enthusiast. The unusual blue color of this sea star is truly remarkable and this standout color makes the Blue Linckia Sea Star a beautiful focal point. Its bright blue body may sometimes be embellished with red or purplish spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Linckia Sea Star is also known as the Comet Sea Star, Blue Sea Star, or Blue Starfish. In the wild, the Blue Linckia Sea Star is found in the sunny areas of the reef and reef fringe, constantly foraging for food. In the home aquarium setting, the Blue Linckia Sea Star prefers a well-lit sandy or coral rubble substrate, with many rocky hiding places. As a juvenile (when it has a blue-green coloration), the Blue Linckia Sea Star spends most of the day hiding in small caves or overhangs. As a larger adult, it can be seen anchored to the rocks or glass, waving one or two arms in the water, searching for small, free-floating microbes. The Blue Linckia Sea Star is generally solitary, but it will tolerate other starfish and amiable fish in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Linckia Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip-acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerance to changes in water chemistry. The Blue Linckia Sea Star should never be exposed to air while handling, and should be carefully monitored for the presence of a small parasitic snail, Thyca crystallina. In the wild, the Blue Linckia Sea Star is capable of regenerating a new starfish from almost any portion of its body that might break off. In the home aquarium, this is far less likely. Small pieces of clam meat or tablets can be placed under the Blue Linckia Sea Star starfish to supplement its diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054426366283,"sku":"CRITTER-STARBLUE-BLUE","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/b_l_blue_starfish_89.jpg?v=1776422519"},{"product_id":"chocolate-chip-starfish","title":"Chocolate Chip Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate Chip Sea Star is a highly-recognizable ornamental sea star that boasts instant appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not difficult to imagine the dark chocolate brown tubercles (protrusions) that dot the surface of the sea star as chocolate chips on top of a tasty cookie. While it may seem odd to consider a sea star \"cute,\" the charming color pattern reminiscent of the classic baked treat makes the Chocolate Chip Sea Star a highly desirable addition to a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) aquarium. Also known as the Nodular Sea Star, or Chocolate Chip Starfish, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star naturally inhabits a fairly large habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough most commonly found in shallow lagoons, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star can also be found at depths down to 75 feet deep in the Indo-Pacific reef region. A large aquarium with open access to a mature sand bed several inches in depth best recreates the preferred habitat of the Chocolate Chip Sea Star. While relatively hardy, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star requires particular attention to water quality. Like many invertebrates, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star requires high water quality and will not tolerate high nitrate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate Chip Sea Star should be kept in a large marine aquarium housing mild-mannered fish. Since they are slower moving than most fish, it should not be housed with predatory fish, including Triggerfish and Puffers. The Chocolate Chip Sea Star is not considered reef compatible since adults will eat soft corals, sponges, tubeworms, clams, and other starfish. Keep in mind that the Chocolate Chip Sea Star is only appropriate for very large aquariums since it can grow up to 15 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color of the Chocolate Chip Sea Star may be light to reddish-brown, blue, white, or yellow based on geographical location it hails from. With no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate male from female Chocolate Chip Sea Stars, breeding in an aquarium is extremely difficult. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars since they are unable to tolerate rapid changes in water chemistry (oxygen levels, salinity and pH). The Chocolate Chip Sea Star should never be exposed to air while handling. Also, the Chocolate Chip Sea Star must not be exposed to any copper-based medications and avoid contact with a majority of anti-parasitic medications. In the aquarium, the diet the Chocolate Chip Sea Star can consist of chopped clams, shrimp, and squid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054443209035,"sku":"CRITTER-STARFISH-CHOCLATECHIP","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/c_h_chochip_starfish_6.jpg?v=1776422692"},{"product_id":"red-sea-starfish","title":"Red Sea Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Sea Star, or Red Starfish, of the genus Fromia may be various shades of red. Both the Red and the Red \u0026amp; Black Sea Star have multiple black pores (dots) on its surface. The Red \u0026amp; Black Sea Star has black on the tips of its arms. It generally lives alone, but if the aquarium is large enough to support more than one, it will tolerate others of its own species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt requires a mature tank with algae and is generally fairly self-sufficient in the aquarium, finding enough micro-organisms and detritus to scavenge if live rock is present. It is diurnal. The Red Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling. The Red Sea Star is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium, with no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate it from its mate. If there is insufficient algae growth in the aquarium, the diet should be supplemented with flaked foods, and small pieces of fish or mussel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054444880203,"sku":"CRITTER-STARFISH-RED","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/r_e_red_sea_starfish_9.jpg?v=1776422708"},{"product_id":"sand-sifting-starfish","title":"Sand Sifting Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sand Sifting Sea Star, at first glance, seems to be drably colored like most bottom dwellers. But closer inspection reveals a striking beauty and serenity to the alternating bands of brown and beige that dress this invertebrate's thick, spine-covered arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other starfish, Astropecten polycanthus efficiently consumes mass amounts of detritus and uneaten foods. This nocturnally active member of the Astropectinidae family can move large amounts of sand as it burrows into the substrate in its search for food. This peaceful omnivore will effectively clean even the largest home aquarium of detritus and left over food. Like other starfish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star will also consume small invertebrates, including shrimp, urchins, mollusks, bivalves, or other small sea stars. As such, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should be actively fed a varied diet consisting of natural food sources, especially in well-established marine aquariums. Otherwise, this voracious feeder will quickly clean your aquarium of detritus and then burrow into your substrate, starve, and eventually begin to decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo foster its feeding habits, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should be kept in aquariums with large, deep sand bottoms of several inches in depth. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers. Like other invertebrates, the Sand Sifting Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity, and pH and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. To successfully acclimate new specimens to your aquarium, use the drip acclimation method and never expose the Sand Sifting Sea Star to air while handling. Breeding in the home aquarium is extremely difficult with no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate between males and females.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054467948875,"sku":"CRITTER-STARFISH-SANDSIFTING","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/s_a_sand_sifting_starfish_10.jpg?v=1776422863"},{"product_id":"zebra-brittle-star","title":"Zebra Brittle Star - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eA relatively shy but hardy addition to the Clean up crew, this nocturnal scavenger will roam around looking for detritus and left over foods to eat. Once established they will usually come out at feeding times to get their share of food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054540169547,"sku":"CRITTER-BRITTLE-STAR","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/z_e_zebra_brtittle_star_red_117.jpg?v=1776423439"},{"product_id":"brittle-sea-star","title":"Brittle Sea Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Knobby Fancy Brittle Sea Star, or Chain-Link Brittle Star, has a very small red central disc which may have variable patterns. The long, elegant arms are fringed with fancy paddle-shaped spines and among shorter sharp spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. Avoid housing with slow, small, sluggish fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Knobby Fancy Brittle Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054697750859,"sku":"CRITTER-SEASTAR","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/shutterstock_213316453.jpg?v=1776424939"},{"product_id":"marble-starfish","title":"Maldive Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tile Sea Star, or Marble\/maldive Starfish, is one of the more common of the Fromia species, its coloration making it one of the more striking of all the sea stars. Its central disc will have an orange to deep red color, while its arms have cream-colored spots with a red edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is found over sandy substrates, on rocks, and sometimes climbing on anemones. It is constantly foraging for micro-organisms and detritus to eat, so the aquarium should have ample amounts of live rock. It generally lives alone, but if the aquarium is large enough to support more than one, it will tolerate others of its own species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054697816395,"sku":"CRITTER-MARBLESTAR","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/shutterstock_757914562.jpg?v=1776424945"},{"product_id":"orange-finger-starfish","title":"Orange Finger Starfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe color of the Orange Sea Star, or Starfish, may range from orange to red. It is sometimes called the Red Sea Star. It can have a variety of surface textures depending upon the locale. Some Echinaster Sea Stars have 6 arms.\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers a sandy, coral rubble substrate, or, especially live rock with algae. It moves over the surface, eating the small microbes and other bits of common detritus. A larger specimen could be harmful to clams, sponges, and small anemones in the reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium, supplement with dried seaweed, and small pieces of clam meat, or tablets which can be placed under the starfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054758142283,"sku":"CRITTER-ORANGEFINGERSTARFISH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"orange-finger-starfish-small","title":"Orange Finger Starfish- Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange Finger Starfish- Small\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054800150859,"sku":"CRITTER-ORANGEFINGER-STARFISH1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/krakencorals.co.uk\/collections\/starfish.oembed","provider":"Kraken Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}