{"id":12828,"date":"2026-02-17T23:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/spikey-starfish-banded-nardoa-tuberculata\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:09","slug":"spikey-starfish-banded-nardoa-tuberculata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=spikey-starfish-banded-nardoa-tuberculata","title":{"rendered":"Spikey Starfish Banded Nardoa Tuberculata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"162\"><strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"160\">Spikey Starfish \u2013 Banded (Nardoa tuberculata)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"417\"><strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"177\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\" \/>The Spikey Starfish, also known as the Banded Starfish, is a unique echinoderm recognized for its bumpy, armored surface and distinctive banded arms. Its striking appearance makes it an eye-catching addition to larger marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"525\"><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"430\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"433\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific region, commonly found in shallow reef and lagoon environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"539\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"542\" \/>An opportunistic omnivore. Feeds on detritus, biofilm, and small invertebrates. Supplemental feeding with finely chopped seafood, sinking pellets, or algae-based foods may be required in captivity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"911\"><strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\" \/>Best suited for tanks with peaceful fish. Not recommended for delicate reef tanks, as it may consume soft corals, sponges, or sessile invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"928\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\" \/>Non-aggressive, but predatory feeding habits require caution in reef setups.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1032\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\" \/>Intermediate to advanced. Requires a large, mature system with plenty of live rock and stable water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1171\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<li data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1210\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1226\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1252\">\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1252\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1266\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spikey Starfish \u2013 Banded (Nardoa tuberculata) Overview:The Spikey Starfish, also known as the Banded Starfish, is a unique echinoderm recognized for its bumpy, armored surface and distinctive banded arms. Its striking appearance makes it an eye-catching addition to larger marine aquariums. Origin:Native to the Indo-Pacific region, commonly found in shallow reef and lagoon environments. 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