{"product_id":"orange-ridge-sea-star","title":"Orange Ridge Sea Star","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eOrange Ridge Sea Star (Echinaster spinulosus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"141\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"184\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"298\"\u003ebright orange coloration, raised ridged arms, and textured surface covered with small spines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eshow little visual difference from females but may be slightly smaller in size\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females\/juveniles \u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eappear similar in shape and coloration, though juveniles are often paler until maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e6–8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eample live rock and a mature sandbed\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow for natural foraging, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"732\"\u003estable water parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). Unlike fish, sea stars will not jump, but aquariums should still be stable and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eDiet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003efilm algae, detritus, small invertebrates, and supplemental feedings of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or clam meat\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper care, this sea star makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003estandout addition to a reef or peaceful community aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding both color and unique movement.\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":57476529291567,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/pxbee_eraser_2025-10-01_17-54-52.png?v=1777528747","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/orange-ridge-sea-star","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}