{"product_id":"biscuit-starfish","title":"Biscuit Starfish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNOStarfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBiscuit Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual and eye-catching marine invertebrate with a broad, flattened body and distinctive star-shaped appearance. It makes an interesting addition to larger marine aquariums and spends much of its time moving slowly across rockwork and substrate while searching for food.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiscuit Starfish are generally peaceful and can be suitable for reef aquariums, although their exact care and diet can vary depending on the species sold under this common name. They benefit from a \u003cstrong\u003emature aquarium with established rockwork and plenty of natural food sources\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other starfish, stable salinity and careful acclimation are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoniasteridae\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detritus, microorganisms and available organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally reef compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature aquarium recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Biscuit Starfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the species, they may feed on microorganisms, detritus and organic material found throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a Biscuit Starfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, yes. However, exact behaviour and dietary requirements can vary between species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one in a new aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium is strongly recommended, as established systems provide a more reliable natural food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Biscuit Starfish difficult to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally considered more sensitive than many common clean-up crew animals. Stable water parameters and careful acclimation are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew aquariums may not contain enough natural food to support a starfish long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRapid acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfish can be sensitive to sudden changes in salinity. Use a careful acclimation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllowing salinity to fluctuate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable salinity is particularly important for echinoderms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming all Biscuit Starfish have identical care requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common name can be applied to different species, so specific identification is important when determining diet and compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling roughly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid lifting or exposing starfish unnecessarily during aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49286867255435,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/QLD-Biscuit-Star.jpg?v=1788236920","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/biscuit-starfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}