Here is identification, characteristic, biology, natural history, ecology, and other profile facts and information to learn about Starfishes or Sea Stars, and how to care for them in saltwater aquariums.
Brittle, Serpent, Basket and Serpants Stars
Photo by Keoki Stender
An overall identification, characteristics and diet profile on Starfishes of the Class Ophiuroidea class that contains Brittle, Serpent and Basket Stars, which includes some of the best starfish species to use as reef tank janitors in saltwater aquariums.
Feather Stars and Sea Lilies Profile
An overall identification, characteristics and diet profile on saltwater Starfishes of the Crinoidea class that contains Sea Lilies and Feather Stars, species that are seldom kept in aquariums because of their delicate and sensitive nature.
Sea and Cushion Stars Profile
Keoki Stender
An overall identification, characteristics and diet profile on saltwater Starfishes of the Asteriodea class that contains Sea and Cushion Stars, with the Sea Stars being some of the most commonly kept species in saltwater aquariums and reef tanks.
Sand Sifting Sea Star Profile
A profile of the Sand Sifting Sea Star (Astropecten polycanthus), a Starfish which is not reef tank safe.Guides Starfish Classes & Species Profiles
Photo by Sammi Baker
Your About Guides outline the basic characteristic traits of Starfishes and includes individual profiles on the 3 Classes - Asteroidea (Sea & Cushion Stars), Ophiuroidea (Brittle, Serpent & Basket Stars), and Crinoidea (Feather Stars & Sea Lilies), as well as many of the species contained within them.
