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Serpent Starfish
Alternative Name(s): Red (Bahama) Serpent Star
Scientific Name(s): Ophioderma squamosissimus
Category: Marine Invertebrate
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Maximum Size: 0cms
Minimum Tank Volume: 0 litres
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Water Temperature Range: 0-0°C
General Information: smooth scaly legs. Commonly found under rocks. Very long thin legs that can span up to 16 inches. Can live for years, and are pretty hardy if living conditions are right.
Tank Requirements: See Minimum Tank Volume and Minimum Tank Size above
Diet Requirements: Carnivorous. Dentritivore. Scavenger that feeds on fish faeces, dead organisms and uneaten food
Compatibility: reef safe. Ornamental. Useful in reef aquariums.
Recommendations: Can actually keep as many as 1 serpent start per 5 gallons of water to keep fish waste down.
Common Problems: Sensitive to changes in pH, temp, SG and oxygen levels. Many succumb to rapid bacterial infections which cause necrosis of the legs or whole body.
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