Linkia Starfish (Linkia multifora)
Invertebrate in the family Ophidiasteridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Primarily detritivorous, feeding on algae, biofilm, and organic debris. Supplement with sinking pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter to ensure adequate nutrition.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces for nocturnal behavior • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Gentle, mostly nocturnal scavenger; provide detritus and uneaten food as primary nutrition • Avoid housing with aggressive predators or species that may nip arm tips • Acclimate slowly and monitor for signs of stress or arm loss
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