Starfish ID Please

[Marcellina]

I saw this really pretty starfish at my fish store today, there is a sign on the tank that says 'skittles starfish' but the guys that work there say they dont have any clue what it is that it came on the live rock.

Any ideas on what kind it is? Reef Safe? Its like a lt bubblegum pink color with dark grey/black on it.

 

[Marcellina]

no one has a clue?

 

[cowfish]

Best guess- some kind of Nidoriella armata. They can grow to be 7 inches in diameter and probably eat just about anything that's slower than they are. Not reef safe.

 

[Domboski]

It's a type of biscuit starfish. You can search the web for info on them.

 

[cowfish]

It could be a Tosia australis (I didn't pay enough attention to the lack of raised protrusions) in which case it feeds mostly on sponges and will starve to death in your average home aquarium.

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

It's a cool starfish but 99% of them are not reef safe. Go for a pink fromia those are gorgeous.

 

[Marcellina]

Best guess- some kind of Nidoriella armata. They can grow to be 7 inches in diameter and probably eat just about anything that's slower than they are. Not reef safe.

Yes I think you are right! I found this : http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/240778/i/7/product.web

 

[Marcellina]

Go for a pink fromia those are gorgeous.

I know tell me about it! I have been looking for one for months! :fish: