Sand-Sifting Starfish (Archaster typicus)

Sand-Sifting Starfish (Archaster typicus) – Substrate Cleaner and Aerator

The Sand-Sifting Starfish is a hardworking and beneficial addition to a marine aquarium with a deep sand bed. Constantly burrowing and moving through the substrate, it helps prevent compaction, aerates the sand, and consumes detritus, leftover food, and other organic matter. Peaceful and reef-safe, this starfish is best suited for well-established aquariums with plenty of live sand to support its feeding needs.

Key Benefits:

• Substrate Maintenance – Keeps sand beds clean and aerated

• Reef-Safe – Will not harm corals or peaceful tank mates

• Natural Scavenger – Feeds on detritus and leftover food

• Peaceful and Active – Moves constantly, improving sand health

Add a Sand-Sifting Starfish to your clean-up crew for a natural and effective way to maintain a healthy, well-aerated sand bed.