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Red Sea Star
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Red Sea Star

Fromia milleporella

The Red Sea Star, or Red Starfish, of the genus Fromia may be various shades of red. Both the Red and the Red &; Black Sea Star have multiple black pores (dots) on its surface. The Red &; Black Sea Star has black on the tips of its arms. It generally lives alone, but if the aquarium is large
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Compatibility at a Glance

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

Red 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
surface
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility