Tank setup
A minimum 300L aquarium suits Luzon Starfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Luzon Starfish is a unique starfish, typically bright red or orange, known for having multiple, unevenly-sized arms (often six or seven, but sometimes more). It is a scavenger and detritivore, grazing on microbial films on live rock. Like the Blue Linckia, it is incredibly sensitive to acclimation and water parameter shifts, making it very difficult to keep long-term. It is not considered reef-safe with caution, as it has been known to prey on corals and other sessile invertebrates when its preferred food source is scarce. Its most interesting trait is its method of asexual reproduction, where it 'drops' an arm, which then grows into a new, complete starfish.
Key traits
solitary
medium
difficult
detritivore
scavenger
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Luzon Starfish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Luzon Starfish is detritivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Luzon Starfish is generally solitary. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized solitary tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Luzon Starfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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