Sand Sifting Starfish

What is the Swell Sand Sifting Starfish?

The Sand Sifting Starfish are a very unique and useful species of starfish that will benefit your aquarium immensely. They glide across the aquarium floor which creates a mesmerising display. In marine aquariums a form of bacteria can grow on the substrate called Cyanobacteria which is very harmful to the tank as it steals the oxygen and nutrients that the other organisms in your aquarium need to live but the benefit of having a Sand Sifting Starfish is that it will glide along the substrate constantly 'sifting' the sand which reduces the growth of this bacteria as it can only grow on still or slow moving substrate.

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.