Macroalgae Farms
Assorted Feather Star
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.
About this item
Assorted Feather Star
The Assorted Feather Star (Crinoidea sp.) is one of the most mesmerizing and otherworldly invertebrates in the reef hobby. Indo-Pacific in origin, these living fossils belong to a class of animals that has barely changed in over 200 million years — and watching one move makes that obvious. Long, feathered arms ripple and unfurl in slow, hypnotic waves, opening into a perfect flower of motion that catches every current and pulls light through the water column. Few animals in the saltwater hobby move quite like a Feather Star.
What makes the Feather Star a true centerpiece is its combination of fluid movement, alien architecture, and rich coloration that ranges from deep burgundy to gold, jet black, and electric yellow. Each specimen perches on rockwork or a high-flow vantage point and extends its arms outward into the current, becoming a living, breathing feature that constantly redraws the visual layout of the tank. It is the kind of animal that reef-keepers stop and watch — and that visitors photograph the moment they see it.
Feather Stars are best suited for experienced reef-keepers, but they are within reach for any reefer willing to commit to consistent phytoplankton and fine particulate feeding. With the right food source, this is an animal any dedicated hobbyist can keep thriving long-term.
Available Options
1 Feather Star
- One Indo-Pacific Feather Star — coloration varies based on availability
- Mesmerizing, current-driven movement that turns any reef into a living display
- Accessible to any committed reef-keeper with consistent phytoplankton and fine particulate feeding
Care Information
| 💡 Lighting Low to Moderate — non-photosynthetic |
🌊 Water Flow Moderate to High — strong, constant current essential |
| 📍 Placement Elevated rockwork in high-flow areas — chooses its own perch |
⚙️ Care Level Advanced — accessible to all reefers with consistent phytoplankton feeding |
| 🐠 Temperament Peaceful — filter feeder, non-aggressive |
🍽️ Diet Plankton — phytoplankton, zooplankton, fine particulate foods |
| 🌡️ Temperature 76–82°F (24–28°C) |
🧂 Salinity 1.024–1.026 — drip acclimate slowly |
Special Considerations
🔍 Aquarium Insights
The Assorted Feather Star is unlike anything else in the reef hobby:
- Living crinoids belong to one of the oldest animal lineages on the planet — over 200 million years of evolution refined into a single moving sculpture
- Arms move independently and constantly, pulling plankton from the water column in slow, deliberate sweeps
- A statement showpiece for any reefer willing to commit to consistent phytoplankton feeding — coloration and species vary by availability, and every specimen brings its own personality and motion to the display
Learn More
For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
Due to natural variation between species and specimens, the Feather Star you receive may vary in coloration, arm count, and overall size. Pack composition and species are selected based on current availability from Indo-Pacific suppliers.
Photographs are representative examples. Coloration and form may differ between individuals and can shift depending on lighting, flow, and feeding conditions.
As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.
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