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The Red Luzon Sea Star (Echinaster luzonicus) is a powerhouse addition to any marine reef or fish-only aquarium, blending high-impact aesthetics with essential utility. Featuring a striking, often asymmetrical body in deep shades of red to burnt orange, this hardy echinoderm is a master of the "biological scavenger" era of reef keeping—serving as a natural control for organic buildup. It is a dedicated grazer of bacterial and algal films, making it a functional cornerstone of a healthy marine ecosystem.
This durable sea star thrives in established systems with a high volume of live rock to forage across. While generally peaceful and reef-compatible, it is unique for its ability to reproduce asexually through autotomy, often shedding and regenerating arms to create new individuals. To ensure long-term health, provide an environment with stable salinity and alkalinity, as like all sea stars, it is sensitive to rapid parameter fluctuations. While it primarily scavenges, it may occasionally accept small pieces of meaty seafood or sinking pellets once acclimated.
Note: Images shown are stock images and not the actual specimen you will receive.
Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Diet: Omnivore / Scavenger
Reef Compatible: Yes
Max Size: 5–6 Inches
Water Conditions: 72 to 78°F, dKH 8 to 12, pH 8.1 to 8.4, sg 1.023 to 1.025
The Red Luzon Sea Star is a strategic choice for hobbyists looking for "functional color" without the extreme sensitivity associated with Linckia species. Its active movement across rockwork adds a layer of kinetic energy to the reef structure that few other invertebrates can match. In the context of modern reef keeping, it is widely considered an essential "utility invertebrate" for managing detritus in hard-to-reach crevices. For maximum success, utilize a long, slow drip-acclimation process to facilitate its transition to your system's specific water chemistry.
We’ve dialed in the logistics for national Overnight Delivery to ensure your livestock arrives in peak condition. Every order is packed using professional-grade insulation and climate-contingent heat or ice packs, designed to maintain stable temperatures throughout the journey. We handle the technical side of the move so you can focus on the acclimation. Our protocol is built on getting these invertebrates from the facility to your tank with zero compromise on health or vitality
The Red Luzon Sea Star (Echinaster luzonicus) is a powerhouse addition to any marine reef or fish-only aquarium, blending high-impact aesthetics with essential utility. Featuring a striking, often asymmetrical body in deep shades of red to burnt orange, this hardy echinoderm is a master of the "biological scavenger" era of reef keeping—serving as a natural control for organic buildup. It is a dedicated grazer of bacterial and algal films, making it a functional cornerstone of a healthy marine ecosystem.
This durable sea star thrives in established systems with a high volume of live rock to forage across. While generally peaceful and reef-compatible, it is unique for its ability to reproduce asexually through autotomy, often shedding and regenerating arms to create new individuals. To ensure long-term health, provide an environment with stable salinity and alkalinity, as like all sea stars, it is sensitive to rapid parameter fluctuations. While it primarily scavenges, it may occasionally accept small pieces of meaty seafood or sinking pellets once acclimated.
Note: Images shown are stock images and not the actual specimen you will receive.
Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Diet: Omnivore / Scavenger
Reef Compatible: Yes
Max Size: 5–6 Inches
Water Conditions: 72 to 78°F, dKH 8 to 12, pH 8.1 to 8.4, sg 1.023 to 1.025
The Red Luzon Sea Star is a strategic choice for hobbyists looking for "functional color" without the extreme sensitivity associated with Linckia species. Its active movement across rockwork adds a layer of kinetic energy to the reef structure that few other invertebrates can match. In the context of modern reef keeping, it is widely considered an essential "utility invertebrate" for managing detritus in hard-to-reach crevices. For maximum success, utilize a long, slow drip-acclimation process to facilitate its transition to your system's specific water chemistry.
We’ve dialed in the logistics for national Overnight Delivery to ensure your livestock arrives in peak condition. Every order is packed using professional-grade insulation and climate-contingent heat or ice packs, designed to maintain stable temperatures throughout the journey. We handle the technical side of the move so you can focus on the acclimation. Our protocol is built on getting these invertebrates from the facility to your tank with zero compromise on health or vitality
