{"product_id":"sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus","title":"Sand Sifting Starfish (Archaster typicus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSand Sifting Starfish – Archaster typicus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: Sand Sifting Starfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name: Archaster typicus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Indo-Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult size: 12–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Detritivore \/ Microfauna feeder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum tank size: 200 L+ (mature system)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchaster typicus is a popular sand-sifting starfish valued for its ability to keep the substrate clean and aerated. It continuously moves through the sand bed, consuming detritus, organic matter and microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for mature reef aquariums with established sand beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSand Bed Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species requires:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Deep, mature sand bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Large surface area for foraging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stable reef water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn smaller or newly established systems, it may exhaust available food sources and slowly starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily consumes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Detritus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Organic debris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Microfauna within the sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental feeding is difficult, as this species feeds within the substrate. For long-term success, a naturally rich sand bed is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sensitive to sudden salinity changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Does not tolerate copper-based medications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Avoid sudden parameter swings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Best kept singly unless the system is very large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful sand-maintenance species for large, mature reef aquariums with sufficient natural food availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41555413041197,"sku":"SANDSIFT","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus-738.webp?v=1734574101","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}