Banded Serpent Starfish

$27.95 – $34.95

The Banded Serpent Starfish originates from the Caribbean islands. Banded Sea starfish for sale and are great scavengers for the marine aquarium. The central disc is tan to yellow in color and may exhibit dark patterns. The legs are long and are banded with dark brown stripes.

The Banded Serpent Star enjoys an established saltwater aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding. It is nocturnal and often hides under the rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. It cannot tolerate copper-based medications.

Feeding: Banded sea starfish may be fed zooplankton. Also, they will feed on meaty foods.

Approximate Banded SeaStar Purchase Size: 3″ to 6″

The Banded Starfish for sale and most starfish for sale primarily eat an omnivorous diet consisting of dead plants, algae, sponges, and detritus. Like many other starfish, the Chocolate Chip Star is highly sensitive to water quality conditions and can never be exposed to open air. Always remember, Chocolate chip stars should never be housed predatory fish. Lastly, they also do not belong in the same marine aquarium with soft corals, tube worms, or clams as they will feed on them. Lastly, Chocolate Chips require a tank with plenty of rock, sand for substrate, and algae growth for feeding.