{"product_id":"whitsundays-starfish-3","title":"Whitsundays starfish 3”+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitsunday Starfish Care Guide (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconaster longimanus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whitsunday Starfish (\u003cem\u003eIconaster longimanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful Indo-Pacific sea star prized for its vibrant orange coloration and long, elegant arms. It is best suited for mature reef aquariums with stable water quality and plenty of natural rock surfaces to graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally reef safe with corals. May consume biofilm, sponges, and other natural organisms growing on live rock. 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If needed, occasional small pieces of clam, mussel, shrimp, scallop, or other marine foods may be offered near the mouth on the underside of the starfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow drip acclimation for 1 to 2 hours is strongly recommended. 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