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	Purple Linkia Star - Linckia species
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Restricted Species. This species is very difficult to keep and should only be attempted by expert aquarists, or is a `delicate shipper.` Our Arrive Alive guarantee is not available on this item. Purple Linckia Sea Star - Linckia species Color: The Purple Linckia Sea Star has a purple, lavendar color. Size: The Purple Linckia Sea Star may grow to 3 inches. Diet: Herbivore. Feeding: It likes to eat Eats film algae. Behavior: The Linckia species is generally peaceful toward other tankmates. Care: Many consider the Linckia species a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous. General notes: The Purple Linckia Sea Star is relatively rare and requires a well established aquarium of six months or more in age. Eats ONLY an almost invisible film algae. Many newer tanks are not established enough to provide the amount of film algae required by this peaceful invertebrate. Most Invertebrates, ESPECIALLY Seastars require very long and slow drip acclimation process of at least 2 hours or more as they cannot adjust quickly to even small changes in pH, temperature, and alkalinity. Like all invertebrates, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed. Due to the sensitive nature of this animals stringent acclimation requirements and sensitivity to being properly acclimated, it is on the Restricted Species List. Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Origin: The Purple Linckia Sea Star is commonly collected from the Indian Ocean. Specifications: The Small size will come to you generally 3 inches; the medium generally 4 inches; the large generally 5 inches. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape. Customer Reviews Do you have experience with Purple Linkia Star - Linckia species? Be 1st to review