{"product_id":"peach-tip-mesh-sea-star","title":"Peach Tip Mesh Sea Star","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"161\"\u003ePeach Tip Mesh Sea Star (Nardoa novaecaledoniae)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"179\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"222\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"340\"\u003esoft peach-colored arm tips, intricate mesh-like body pattern, and striking star-shaped symmetry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males typically show \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eslenderer arms and more active foraging behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females\/juveniles are \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eslightly stockier with duller patterning until maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eThey reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e8–10 inches across (arm span)\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e100 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eample live rock and sandy substrate for grazing\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temp ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eDiet should consist of \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"933\"\u003efilm algae, detritus, sponges, and supplemental offerings like finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, and specialized starfish foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper care, this sea star makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eunique and eye-catching addition\u003c\/strong\u003e to the aquarium, though it requires a mature, well-established reef to thrive.\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":57476543086895,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/competed.png?v=1777528762","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/peach-tip-mesh-sea-star","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}