- Colours, patterns, and size may vary
- Requires a moderate level of care and should only be kept singularly
- Not a reef safe species as they will harm your corals and invertebrates
What is the Swell Chocolate Chip Sea Star?
The Chocolate Chip Sea Star is a visually appealing species of starfish which is fairly commonly kept in marine aquariums due to their distinctive body pattern which features brown or black bumps which resemble chocolate chips, which is how it gets its name. While they can be fairly hardy animals you do need to make sure that they have the correct tank size, plenty of hiding places and a proper diet to make sure that they have the best well-being in your aquarium
How are these invertebrates delivered to you?
The delivery time for your invertebrates will be two working days if ordered before 2pm Monday - Thursday, and if you ordered after 2pm on a Thursday until Sunday then they should arrive with you by Tuesday. They will arrive in a polystyrene box and be bagged with oxygen which will allow them to stay packaged for up to 48 hours, if they are ordered during winter they will also come with heat pads for warmth. There is a one off £30 delivery charge regardless of how many fish you buy per order.
How do you acclimatise this invertebrates to your aquarium
You need to carefully acclimate your invertebrates when they arrive. To find out all this information and much more be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Buying Live Aquarium Fish Online
Please note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.
Scientific name | Protoeaster nodosus |
Max size | 15cm |
Minimum Tank size | 80 litres |
Coral Safe? | No |
Invertebrate Safe? | No |
Care level? | Moderate |
Group Size? | Single |
Dietary Requirements | Carnivorous |
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