Feather Duster Worm (Sabellastarte sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Sabellidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Feeds on plankton, phytoplankton, and fine particulates. Benefits from regular liquid phytoplankton supplements and dense zooplankton populations in established tanks.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in shallow coral reef environments and rocky substrates.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires stable water conditions: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Prefers low to moderate indirect water flow to prevent constant crown retraction • Feed with liquid phytoplankton or very fine particulate foods 3–4 times weekly • Avoid aggressive fish and predatory invertebrates that may damage the fragile crown
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