{"product_id":"burgundy-starfish-echinaster-luzonicus-i-ma1408","title":"Burgundy Starfish – Echinaster luzonicus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy Starfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinaster luzonicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Luzon Sea Star, is a striking tropical sea star recognized for its slender arms and rich coloration, which can range from reddish and burgundy tones to darker brown. It belongs to the family Echinasteridae and makes an unusual and attractive addition to a well-established marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinaster luzonicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-West Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and occurs in reef-associated habitats. SeaLifeBase reports the species from intertidal areas down to 73 meters, with observations particularly associated with shallow reef environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=86689\u0026amp;lang=English\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeaLifeBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being strictly an algae-eating starfish, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. luzonicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e browses over natural surfaces in search of food. Scientific references report feeding on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic material and microinvertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making established live rock and mature reef surfaces particularly important to its husbandry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.ca\/Ecology\/SpeciesEcologySummary.php?GenusName=Echinaster\u0026amp;SpeciesName=luzonicus\u0026amp;StockCode=3681\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003esealifebase.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially interesting characteristic of this species is its ability to reproduce asexually by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efission and regeneration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Individuals may consequently have arms of noticeably different lengths while regenerating—a natural characteristic rather than necessarily evidence of injury or poor health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=86689\u0026amp;lang=English\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeaLifeBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other sea stars, the Burgundy Starfish should be maintained in a mature, stable marine aquarium. Sea stars can be sensitive to rapid changes in salinity and other water conditions, so careful acclimation and consistently good water quality are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinaster luzonicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gray, 1840)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Echinasteridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy Starfish, Luzon Sea Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organic material and small invertebrates; browses natural reef surfaces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.ca\/Ecology\/SpeciesEcologySummary.php?GenusName=Echinaster\u0026amp;SpeciesName=luzonicus\u0026amp;StockCode=3681\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003esealifebase.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best maintained in a mature aquarium with established live rock and naturally occurring food sources. A varied supplemental marine diet may be offered when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established marine or reef aquarium with abundant mature rock surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-West Pacific \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=86689\u0026amp;lang=English\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeaLifeBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical, reef-associated marine environments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=86689\u0026amp;lang=English\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeaLifeBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain excellent water quality and stable salinity. Acclimate carefully and avoid sudden changes in temperature or specific gravity. Avoid copper-based medications and do not expose the animal to air unnecessarily during handling or transfer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639585800425,"sku":"I MA1409","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/burgundy-starfish-echinaster-luzonicus-reef-sea-star-pea-i-ma1408.jpg?v=1791403290","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/burgundy-starfish-echinaster-luzonicus-i-ma1408","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}