Species Profile
Sand Sifting Star
A beige sea star that constantly turns sand and consumes detritus — great in larger systems with deep sand beds.
The Sand Sifting Star (Astropecten polyacanthus) constantly turns sand and consumes detritus. Best in 75+ gallon systems with deep sand beds; in smaller tanks it can starve.
- Min tank: 75 gallons with deep sand bed
- Diet: Detritus and microfauna
- Reef safe: Yes
- Difficulty: Moderate