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By Bob Goemans
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Basket Stars

 Astrophyton muricatum (Caribbean Basket Star)

Astrophyton muricatum
(Lamarck, 1816)

Caribbean Basket Star

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

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Similar to feather stars, these stars curl into a ball during the day, but at night spread their multiple-branched arms to capture planktonic organisms. They actually will walk on their arms to the best feeding areas. Much easier to keep than feather stars, and can be fed a wide range of planktonic foods. Yet, needs an environment dedicated to its needs.

Family Gorgonocephalidae


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