{"product_id":"red-tile-starfish","title":"Red Tile Starfish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRed Tile Starfish: The Delicate Grazer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Tile Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fromia monilis), also commonly called the \u003cstrong\u003eTiled Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Sea Star\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Sea Star\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a visually stunning and delicate echinoderm popular in the marine aquarium hobby. It is recognized for its vibrant coloration, typically a base of bright red, orange, or pink with a distinctive pattern of paler white or cream-colored plates that give it a \"tiled\" or \"beaded\" appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a maximum diameter of about 5-6 inches (12-15 cm), this starfish is a peaceful and beautiful addition to a well-established reef tank. However, it requires a moderate level of care due to its sensitivity and specialized feeding habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eCare \u0026amp; Habitat Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely sensitive to changes in water chemistry, especially salinity, pH, and oxygen levels. A very long and slow drip acclimation of 1 to 2.5 hours is mandatory to prevent fatal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never expose the starfish to air while handling or transferring, as this can trap air bubbles inside its body, which is usually lethal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a mature, well-established aquarium (ideally running for a year or more) of at least 30-50 gallons. It needs ample live rock and a sandy or fine gravel substrate, as its primary food source is the biofilm, micro-organisms, and detritus that coat the surfaces of the rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Tile Starfish is an Omnivore\/Grazer. Its main diet consists of invisible film algae and micro-organisms. In a home aquarium, supplemental feeding is necessary. Target-feed small pieces of finely chopped meaty foods like shrimp, mussel, clam, or specialized sinking invertebrate pellets a few times a week. It is not a good candidate for solving nuisance algae problems, and tanks with high algae are often an indicator of poor water quality which it does not tolerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intolerant of high nitrates and copper-based medications. Stability is key; maintain standard reef parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe. It is completely peaceful and will not harm corals, clams, or other invertebrates. It is an excellent scavenger of detritus. Avoid housing with predatory fish like puffers, triggerfish, or Harlequin Shrimp, which may eat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fromia monilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Tile Starfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiled Starfish, Necklace Sea Star, Peppermint Sea Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (Widespread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 inches (12-15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \/ Grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore (Biofilm \u0026amp; Micro-organisms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Gallons (well-established)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Safe with all corals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (Due to sensitivity and dietary needs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SLA","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-2\")","offer_id":67703631380570,"sku":"iok1791986536061","price":20.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0225\/2378\/files\/red-tile-starfish_1.webp?v=1791986541","url":"https:\/\/softdrapefit.shop\/products\/red-tile-starfish","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}