Chocolate Mesh Sea Star

Nardoa Sea Stars are found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including areas such as Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. It is often found in shallow, rocky habitats and can attach to various substrates. Nardoa Sea Stars are omnivores requiring algae and small pieces of fish or mussel flesh. It's essential to avoid using copper-based treatments in a tank with invertebrates, as it can harm them. Always follow the recommended guidelines for medication use in marine aquariums.

Nardoa tuberculata Sea Stars are also sometimes known as Chocolate Mesh, Yellow Spotted Mesh, Mottled, Warty Sea Stars. They are not commonly seen in the aquarium trade. Nardoa tuberculata are typically brown, tan or cream, often having a rough and textured appearance due to the presence of tubercles on their body. They can grow up to 6".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH