{"product_id":"feather-starfish","title":"Feather 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);\"\u003eNO\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\u003eFeather Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular and unusual marine invertebrate recognised by its delicate, feather-like arms. Unlike many aquarium starfish, Feather Stars are \u003cstrong\u003especialised suspension feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e, using their feathery arms to capture microscopic food particles from the water column.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are considered \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced aquarium animals\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be challenging to maintain long term. A mature, well-established aquarium with strong biological filtration, excellent water quality and a continuous supply of appropriately sized planktonic foods is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Stars generally do not graze algae or clean the substrate, so they should not be purchased as a conventional clean-up crew animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinoidea sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\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 to strong, varied flow\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 Phytoplankton, zooplankton and fine suspended foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork and areas with suitable flow\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 essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequent feeding may be required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Feather Starfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Stars are suspension feeders that capture tiny particles and plankton from the water column. They require appropriately sized foods rather than relying on algae or detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Feather Starfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. They are peaceful and do not normally damage corals or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Feather Starfish easy to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are considered \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarium animals because maintaining an adequate, continuous food supply can be challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need strong flow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood water movement is important because Feather Stars rely on currents to deliver suspended food to their feeding arms. Avoid extremely turbulent flow that prevents them from feeding effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming they are clean-up crew animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Stars are suspension feeders and do not primarily eat algae or detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot providing enough food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsufficient nutrition is one of the biggest challenges when keeping these animals long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding one to a new aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature systems generally provide a richer and more stable food environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing excessive mechanical filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverly aggressive filtration can remove suspended food before the Feather Star can consume it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their feeding requirements, they still need excellent and stable marine water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287049674891,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/the-fascinating-marine-feather-star-anecdote3.webp?v=1788238763","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/feather-starfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}