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Royal Tile Sea Star (Fromia ghardaqana)
Royal Tile Sea Star
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Royal Tile Sea Star (Fromia ghardaqana)

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Red
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 5"
Supplements Trace Elements
Compatibility View Chart
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Red
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 5"
Supplements Trace Elements
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Royal Tile Sea Star Fromia ghardaqana is a member of the Goniasteridae family and is at home in reef aquariums. With a characteristic five-armed formation, this marine invertebrate displays a delicate beauty of red with white dots. In nature, this Rea Sea specimen can be found in the coral reefs of the Red Sea. It is also known as the Ghardaqa Sea Star.

The Royal Tile Sea Star should be acclimated slowly into an established aquarium with live rock and a deep sand bed. It is not tolerant of sudden changes in water parameters and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry and should never be exposed to air while handling. Tankmates should not include aggressive fish or crabs.

Fromia ghardaqana plays a beneficial role as it will consume detritus, algae, and microscopic organisms from live rock and the substrate, helping to keep the aquarium clean. If natural foods are not available, its diet can be supplemented with zooplankton or algae-based foods.

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