Description

The color of the Orange Sea Star or Orange Starfish (Echinaster Sea Stars), may range from orange to red. It can have a variety of surface textures depending upon the locale. Some Orange Sea Stars or Orange Starfishes have 6 arms. It prefers a sandy, coral rubble substrate, or live rock with algae. It moves over the surface, eating the small microbes and other bits of common detritus.

The Orange Sea Star or Orange Starfish is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. A Orange Sea Star or Orange Starfish should never be exposed to air while handling.