Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Duster

Macroalgae Farms

Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Duster

$79.99

Key Features:
⭐ Stunning, alternating red & cream contrast
• Hard tube structure for easy placement
• Active filter feeder
• Centerpiece display options

Size: 1 Coco Worm Feather Dusters
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.

Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Duster

$79.99

$79.99

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Size: 1 Coco Worm Feather Dusters
  • 1 Coco Worm Feather Dusters
  • 3 Coco Worm Feather Dusters

About this item

Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Duster

Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Duster (Sabellastarte sp.) is a premium ornamental filter-feeding invertebrate recognized for its vivid red and creamy white crown, creating a striking dessert-like contrast in reef aquariums. Its symmetrical twin crowns form a layered “shortcake” appearance, making it a visually captivating centerpiece in both reef and macroalgae displays.

Unlike soft tube feather dusters, this species forms a hard calcareous tube that provides added durability and long-term stability within the aquarium. It extends its ornate crowns into the water column to capture suspended plankton, micro-particles, and organic matter, while retracting instantly when disturbed, offering both function and interactive movement.

Available Options

1 Coco Worm

  • One individual coco worm with fully developed twin crowns
  • Ideal as a standalone focal point in reef aquascapes
  • Great for observing natural feeding and retraction behavior

3 Coco Worms

  • Three coco worms for a fuller, more dynamic display
  • Increased visual movement and filtration presence
  • Ideal for clustered, natural reef placement

Care Information

💡 Lighting
Low to Moderate		 🌊 Water Flow
Moderate
📍 Placement
Rockwork, rubble zones, or substrate		 ⚙️ Care Level
Moderate
📈 Growth Rate
Slow		 🧪 Feeding
Filter feeder (phytoplankton, micro foods, suspended organics)

Special Considerations

Coco worms are sensitive filter feeders that require stable water conditions and consistent availability of fine suspended nutrients. Their crowns may retract frequently when first introduced or during disturbances, but will extend more consistently once acclimated. Moderate, consistent flow is essential to deliver food while maintaining full crown extension. Care should be taken to avoid sudden parameter swings, which can stress the organism and lead to prolonged retraction.

🌱 Propagation

Strawberry Shortcake Coco Worm Feather Dusters reproduce in the wild through broadcast spawning:

  • Adults release gametes into the water column during spawning events
  • Free-swimming larvae develop before settling and forming new tubes
  • Propagation is not typically observed in closed aquarium systems

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation between specimens and uncertainty at the exact species level, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs are representative examples of general appearance and coloration.

Individual coco worms may vary in tube structure, crown size, symmetry, coloration intensity, and extension behavior depending on origin and environmental conditions.

Size and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.

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