International Aquatics
Black Chip Sea Star
Black Chip Sea Star
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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The Black Chip Sea Star (Nidorellia armata) is an invertebrate species that is generally considered peaceful and reef-safe with caution, admired for its striking dark body with contrasting lighter spots, unique star-shaped form, and ability to stand out against live rock and sandbeds. Unlike fish, they do not display sexual dimorphism in obvious ways, but males and females are similar in appearance, while juveniles are smaller and often show slightly lighter color variations until they mature. They can reach about 8–10 inches in diameter at full size and should be housed in aquariums of at least 100 gallons to provide them with sufficient space to explore and graze.
An ideal setup includes a mature sandbed, plenty of live rock, and stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature 72–79°F, pH 8.1–8.4). These sea stars do best in tanks with well-established microfauna, as they are sensitive to fluctuations and require a stable environment.
Their diet should consist primarily of algae, detritus, sponges, and biofilm found naturally on live rock, though they may occasionally be offered mysis shrimp, chopped clam, or other meaty marine foods. With proper care, the Black Chip Sea Star makes a unique and eye-catching addition to the aquarium, admired for its hardy build and unusual patterned appearance.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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