{"id":12830,"date":"2026-02-17T23:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/spikey-starfish-gomophia-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:11","slug":"spikey-starfish-gomophia-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=spikey-starfish-gomophia-sp","title":{"rendered":"Spikey Starfish Gomophia Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"125\"><strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"123\">Spikey Starfish (Gomophia sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"338\"><strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"140\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\" \/>The Spikey Starfish is a striking echinoderm recognized for its knobby, spiked arms and bold coloration. Hardy and unusual, it brings both function and visual appeal to larger marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"444\"><strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"351\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"354\" \/>Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting reef flats and rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"653\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"458\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\" \/>Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on detritus, biofilm, sponges, and small invertebrates. May require supplemental feeding with chopped seafood, sinking pellets, or algae-based foods in captivity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"858\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"670\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\" \/>Best housed with peaceful fish. Use caution in reef tanks, as it may consume sessile invertebrates like sponges or corals. Avoid predatory tank mates such as puffers or large wrasses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"929\"><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"875\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\" \/>Non-aggressive, but opportunistic in its feeding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1076\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"952\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\" \/>Intermediate to advanced. Needs a well-established tank with plenty of live rock and stable, pristine water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1101\"><strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1099\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<li data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1138\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1154\">\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1154\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1180\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<p data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1194\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spikey Starfish (Gomophia sp.) Overview:The Spikey Starfish is a striking echinoderm recognized for its knobby, spiked arms and bold coloration. Hardy and unusual, it brings both function and visual appeal to larger marine aquariums. Origin:Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically inhabiting reef flats and rocky substrates. Feeding:Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on detritus, biofilm, sponges, and small invertebrates. 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