{"product_id":"sand-sifting-starfish-med","title":"Sand Sifting Starfish MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f14le3\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eSand Sifting Starfish (Astropecten polycanthus \/ Sand-Sifting Sea Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eA useful and naturally burrowing marine invertebrate, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eSand Sifting Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its role in keeping sandy substrates clean and oxygenated. It spends most of its time beneath the sand, actively consuming detritus and organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ePeaceful. Compatible with most reef-safe fish such as clownfish, tangs, wrasses, gobies, and shrimp. Should not be housed with aggressive invertebrate predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eReef-safe with caution. Does not harm corals, but can significantly reduce beneficial microfauna populations in the sand bed over time. Best suited for mature systems with established sand ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eDetritivore – feeds on organic waste, uneaten food, and microorganisms within the sand bed. Requires a mature aquarium with a healthy, established sandbed to sustain itself long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1et2ka1\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 150L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eModerate to Advanced – requires a mature aquarium with deep, fine sand and stable water conditions. Can starve in newer or ultra-clean systems without sufficient food sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eOnly add to well-established tanks with a healthy sand ecosystem. Avoid in newly set up aquariums, as insufficient microfauna will lead to poor long-term survival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57062368018807,"sku":"TS03356","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/sandsifter.jpg?v=1777642752","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/sand-sifting-starfish-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}