⭐ Blue Sea Star (Linckia laevigata)
⭐ Blue Sea Star Linckia laevigata
Reef Safe • Sapphire Beauty • Long-Lived
📋 The Blue Sea Star is one of the most iconic and striking starfish, prized for its vivid sapphire-blue color and graceful five-armed shape. Found across the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, it makes a stunning centerpiece for peaceful marine aquariums.
Completely reef safe, it does not harm corals or fish, but it requires a large, mature tank with plenty of live rock and biofilm for grazing. Due to its specialized diet and sensitivity to water quality, it is best suited to experienced aquarists.
With proper care, the Blue Sea Star can live for many years, becoming a living jewel of the reef tank.
💡 Highlights
💙 Brilliant Blue Color – Iconic starfish species
🪸 Reef Safe – Harmless to corals and fish
🌊 Needs Mature Tank – Sensitive to instability
🧠 Specialized Feeder – Requires natural biofilm and sponges
⭐ Long-Lived – Can thrive for 5–10 years
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Sea Star
📛 Common Name: Blue Sea Star, Blue Linckia
🔬 Scientific Name: Linckia laevigata
👨👩👧 Family: Ophidiasteridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef)
📏 Max Size: 30 cm (12 inches)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate to Difficult
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – safe with corals and fish
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L (55+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: No
🌿 Wild Caught: Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 10 years (with proper care)
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – detritus, biofilm, sponges, algae
🐣 Reproduction: Capable of regeneration and asexual reproduction
