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Orange Linckia Starfish
Scientific Name Linckia spp. 
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Peaceful 
Minimum Tank Size 75 gallons 
Mature Size 6 inches 
Placement in tank Any 
Diet Omnivore 
Range Indo-Pacific 
Size Class
8
Curator's Note
This animal requires a long, slow drip acclimation period of no less than 2-1/2 hours in order to properly adjust to the parameters in your new aquarium. It requires the aquarium to maintain a salinity of 1.025 ppm. Lower salinities will shorten the life of this animal and incorrect acclimation procedures will void the livestock guarantee.
Other Common Names
Orange Sea Star
Description
The Orange Linckia is one of the harder to keep starfish, as they are very sensitive to changes in pH, temperature, and salinity changes. Because of this they are susceptible to bacterial infections that can quickly cause the decomposition of the leg portions of the Linckia. Care should be taken to inspect Linckia frequently for parasitic snails, which usually take on the color of it’s host. Remove them immediately upon detection as they suck out fluid and tissue. Linckia need a very long and slow acclimation period prior to introduction into the display aquarium.

These starfish grow to 6 inches in size and should be kept in very large aquariums. Linckia starfish consume bacterial films, and sponges. Because of this, they should be introduced into well established aquaria of no less than 1 year.
Diet
If introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. Occasional offerings of clam, mussel or scallop may be appreciated but rarely accepted. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums. Supplemental feedings of meaty foods is usually not enough to sustain them.
 
 
 
Item #   Description  
Price
 
Quantity
 
Stock Status
006011   Orange Linckia Starfish, Small: over 1-1.5", Indo Pacific
 
$49.99
     
003836   Orange Linckia Starfish, Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Indo Pacific
 
$59.99
     
006013   Orange Linckia Starfish, Large: over 3.5-5.5", Indo Pacific
 
$79.99
     
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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