{"id":9398,"date":"2026-02-17T07:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/mosaic-starfish-iconaster-longimanus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:20:27","slug":"mosaic-starfish-iconaster-longimanus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mosaic-starfish-iconaster-longimanus","title":{"rendered":"Mosaic Starfish Iconaster Longimanus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"141\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"139\">Mosaic Starfish (Iconaster longimanus)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"396\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"156\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\" \/>The Mosaic Starfish is a visually striking reef-safe starfish with long, slender arms patterned in intricate mosaic-like designs. Its unique appearance and peaceful nature make it a captivating addition to established marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"493\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"409\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"412\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral reefs and rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"694\"><strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"507\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\" \/>Feeds primarily on biofilm, detritus, and microalgae. In aquariums with limited natural food, supplemental feeding with finely chopped seafood or algae-based diets may be beneficial.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"848\"><strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"711\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\" \/>Reef-safe and compatible with fish, corals, and most invertebrates. Avoid housing with predatory fish that may nip at starfish arms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"890\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"865\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\" \/>Completely peaceful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1065\"><strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"913\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\" \/>Intermediate. Requires a mature, stable aquarium with plenty of live rock or substrate for grazing. Sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1088\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<li data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1127\">\n<p data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1127\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1143\">\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1143\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1169\">\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1169\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1183\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mosaic Starfish (Iconaster longimanus) Overview:The Mosaic Starfish is a visually striking reef-safe starfish with long, slender arms patterned in intricate mosaic-like designs. 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