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Colored Phataria Star (Phataria unifascialis)
Description
The Colored Phataria Stars are a unique detritus and algae eaters. They have the ability to sift through bottom of aquarium, which allows them to consume much of the food and fish waste that accumulates there. This is not a sea star that you have to worry about adding to a reef aquarium. Add these into an aquarium with a little rock and more sand to hide in during the day, and they will come out at night to do clean up. As they burrow in the sand, they turn the sand which oxygenates it. However, make sure the rock is secure because this sea star can burrow under the rock, which can result in it toppling over. Even though these sea stars are excellent scavengers, their diet should be occasionally supplemented with finely chopped meaty items.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and deep sandy substrate
- - For continued health, supplement with finely chopped meaty frozen foods
- - Prefers higher salinity
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- - Reef safe
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- - Reef safe
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 3942239 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 78 F |
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| Water Parameters-SG Max | 1.025 |
| Pet Max Length | 5 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Special Diet | Carnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 8.1 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 3 IN |
| Water Parameters-SG Min | 1.022 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.4 |
| Scientific Name | Phataria unifascialis |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Caribbean, Pacific Ocean |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 3 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.
Description
The Colored Phataria Stars are a unique detritus and algae eaters. They have the ability to sift through bottom of aquarium, which allows them to consume much of the food and fish waste that accumulates there. This is not a sea star that you have to worry about adding to a reef aquarium. Add these into an aquarium with a little rock and more sand to hide in during the day, and they will come out at night to do clean up. As they burrow in the sand, they turn the sand which oxygenates it. However, make sure the rock is secure because this sea star can burrow under the rock, which can result in it toppling over. Even though these sea stars are excellent scavengers, their diet should be occasionally supplemented with finely chopped meaty items.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and deep sandy substrate
- - For continued health, supplement with finely chopped meaty frozen foods
- - Prefers higher salinity
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- - Reef safe
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications and high nitrates
- - Reef safe
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 3942239 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
