Cumings Starfish
Cuming’s Sea Star
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean
Size: 3 inches (7 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs and seen on ledges, in caves and under rocks.
General Husbandry: Rarely seen in the home aquarium trade.
Best maintained in well-aged aquariums having various live rock formations containing algae films/organic films and/or collections of detritus. May also consume small invertebrate.
Since they are basically herbivorous and detritus feeders, occasional feedings with algae pellets may prove beneficial. Occasional feedings of small pieces of fish or mussel flesh is also recommended.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Diet: Omnivore
Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe: Yes
Fish Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Yes