{"product_id":"sand-sifting-star","title":"Sand sifting star","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sand Sifting Sea Star is a fascinating and hardworking member of any established reef aquarium, spending its days gliding beneath and across the sand bed in search of detritus, uneaten food, and tiny organisms. Its natural burrowing behavior helps keep the substrate clean, aerated, and free of compacted areas, making it a popular addition to larger marine systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its tan, gray, or mottled coloration, the Sand Sifting Sea Star blends seamlessly into the substrate, often disappearing beneath the sand before emerging elsewhere in the aquarium. While peaceful and completely reef safe with corals, it relies on a mature sand bed rich in microfauna for long-term success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these sea stars consume beneficial organisms living within the sand, they are best suited to established aquariums with deep, mature sand beds rather than newer systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (Coral Safe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 12 inches (30 cm), depending on species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75 gallons (100+ gallons recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\/Detritivore – Primarily feeds on small invertebrates, worms, organic matter, and microfauna found within the sand bed. Supplemental feeding with finely chopped meaty foods may help if natural food becomes limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Albertan Reef, every Sand Sifting Sea Star is carefully acclimated and inspected to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to become a unique and beneficial addition to your established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46958864433206,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-2581.jpg?v=1784741598","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/sand-sifting-star","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}