Red Starfish Fromia Indica

Red Starfish (Fromia indica)

Overview:
The Red Starfish is a vibrant reef-safe starfish known for its bright red coloration and symmetrical, elegant arms. It is both decorative and functional, grazing on biofilm and detritus while adding a splash of color to marine aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, commonly found on coral reefs and rocky substrates.

Feeding:
Feeds primarily on biofilm, detritus, and algae. In captivity, may accept supplemental feeding with finely chopped seafood or algae-based foods in mature tanks.

Tank Mates:
Reef-safe. Compatible with fish, corals, and most invertebrates. Avoid housing with predatory fish such as puffers, triggers, or large Wrasses.

Aggression:
Completely peaceful.

Experience Level:
Intermediate. Requires a mature aquarium with stable water parameters and plenty of live rock for grazing. Sensitive to rapid changes in salinity or water chemistry.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• dKH: 8–12