{"product_id":"granulated-sea-star","title":"Granulated Sea Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eGranulated Sea Star\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eChoriaster granulatus\u003c\/em\u003e), a \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"224\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"264\"\u003ereef-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eunique granulated texture, thick arms, and striking pale pink to reddish coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales and females are visually similar, with juveniles being smaller and more delicate in appearance. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e10–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"679\"\u003ea deep sandbed for burrowing, scattered live rock for grazing, and open swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e for movement, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"732\"\u003estable water parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4) and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"812\"\u003esecure lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, as many starfish can attempt to climb or move across tank edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"993\"\u003emeaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, and other small invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with proper care, this sea star makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003ecaptivating and low-maintenance addition\u003c\/strong\u003e to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Aquatics Quarantine \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476578541871,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/1_146a2482-b902-4632-8a84-f2ae4c0ea4e8.png?v=1777528815","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/granulated-sea-star","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}