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Cushion Sea Star
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Cushion Sea Star

Culcita novaeguineae

Like other sea stars, the Cushion Sea Star Culcita novaeguineae consumes detritus and uneaten foods, helping to keep your aquarium clean. It is known by a variety of other names including the Pin Cushion Sea Star. Getting its name from its puffy or inflated appearance, its arms will continue to grow
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Cushion Sea Star is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
0 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility