{"id":12106,"date":"2026-02-17T23:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:08:18","slug":"sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=sand-sifting-starfish-archaster-typicus","title":{"rendered":"Sand Sifting Starfish Archaster Typicus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sand Sifting Starfish Archaster Typicus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">The Sand Sifting Starfish, scientifically known as Archaster Typicus, is a fascinating marine invertebrate that inhabits shallow coastal waters. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, this starfish is known for its unique feeding behavior, sifting through sand to extract organic matter and microorganisms.<\/span><span class=\"\">In terms of its care requirements, the Sand Sifting Starfish is generally considered a hardy species, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarium enthusiasts. It requires a well-oxygenated marine environment with a pH range of 8.1-8.4, a temperature between 72-82\u00b0F, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.<\/span><span class=\"\">As an omnivore, the Sand Sifting Starfish feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, detritus, and algae, making it an excellent addition to a reef or fish-only aquarium. It is generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of tank mates, including small crustaceans, mollusks, and other non-aggressive starfish species.<\/span><span class=\"\">Overall, the Sand Sifting Starfish is a captivating and low-maintenance addition to the marine aquarium hobby, providing both visual interest and beneficial sand-sifting behavior. With proper water parameters and tank mates, this starfish can thrive and contribute to the overall health and balance of the aquatic ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sand Sifting Starfish Archaster Typicus The Sand Sifting Starfish, scientifically known as Archaster Typicus, is a fascinating marine invertebrate that inhabits shallow coastal waters. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, this starfish is known for its unique feeding behavior, sifting through sand to extract organic matter and microorganisms.In terms of its care requirements, the Sand Sifting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12105,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[131],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12106","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-star-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/12106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=12106"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=12106"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=12106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}