Sand Sifting Starfish – Efficient Saltwater Aquarium Live Cleaner

Keep your sand bed clean and healthy with this Live Sand Sifting Starfish (Astropecten polycanthus). This beneficial invertebrate continuously sifts through the substrate, consuming detritus and leftover food to help maintain optimal water quality.

✨ Key Features and Benefits

• Constantly turns and aerates the sand bed.

• Helps reduce detritus, uneaten food, and algae buildup.

• Hardy and effective in established marine aquariums.

• Peaceful and reef safe.

📦 What’s Included

• 1 × Live Sand Sifting Starfish (Astropecten polycanthus)

• Shipped in insulated packaging with heat or cold packs as needed.

📝 How to Use

1. Acclimate slowly to your tank’s water parameters.

2. Introduce to a mature aquarium with a deep sand bed (minimum 3").

3. Provide a stable environment with plenty of microfauna in the sand for natural feeding.

💡 Handling Tip

Avoid exposing the starfish to air during acclimation and transfer. Handle gently to prevent damage to delicate limbs.

🔍 Specimen Details

• Common Name: Sand Sifting Starfish

• Scientific Name: Astropecten polycanthus

• Type: Saltwater Invertebrate

• Diet: Detritivore

• Reef Safe: Yes

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate

🚚 Shipping Policy
We ship Monday through Wednesday via UPS Overnight to ensure safe arrival. All livestock is packaged with thermal insulation and cold/heat packs as needed.

💀 DOA Policy
In the rare event of DOA (Dead on Arrival), clear photos must be submitted in the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery. Refunds or replacements are issued at our discretion. Shipping costs are non-refundable.

🏁 Conclusion

The Live Sand Sifting Starfish (Astropecten polycanthus) is an excellent addition to any reef tank, providing natural substrate maintenance and helping keep your sand bed clean and aerated.