There are many species of starfish that are orange in the ocean. In fact, the orange starfish is probably one of the most well-known types of sea stars. Their vibrant colors attract a lot of attention, and they usually have big personalities to match. So, the orange starfish can be easily recognized by their bright […]

Green Starfish are commonly known as Green Serpent Starfish or Green Brittle Starfish. They used to be from the same species, but have recently been split into two different species. Green Serpent Stars usually have five long, thin arms, and they are also thinner than their cousins, the Green Brittle Stars. This makes them better

The bat starfish (Patiria miniata) is one of the most beautiful species of starfish. Patiria miniata, is one of the finest aquarium specimens. Its distinctive features, colors, and vivacity make it a favorite with every aquarist. The scientific name for this starfish is Patiria miniata, also known as bat starfish or webbed starfish. It is

Sand Sifting Starfish is called Astropecten spinosus also known as the Portuguese Starfish. The sifting starfish, or sand sifting starfish is a very unique type of starfish. These starfish are sometimes called the sand-treading sea aster or sand-sifting sea aster. They have a characteristic ability to burrow themselves into the sandy sea bed. Sand sifting

Cushion starfish are starfish belonging to the species of starfish known as “Cushion Star”. There are many different types of starfish, but the cushion star is a very unique one. Most of the starfish that we see in aquariums will be a type of cushion star. In the world of starfish, Cushion stars are unique

Serpent starfish is a marine animal that exists in the sand and mud ocean floor. This sea creature resembles a starfish and it was given the name serpent starfish because of its snake-like appearance. Serpent starfish is considered one of the most demanding marine fish to maintain. It is a kind of starfish species. Also,

One of the most common questions regarding saltwater aquariums is “What are those small starfish like things that I sometimes find on my corals?” They are typically white and opaque in color, but their bodies can sometimes appear to be more translucent and may have a slight yellowish tint. People who are new to the

The Chocolate Chip starfish (Protoreastor nodosus) is a type of sea star that is not too popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. Although it is a beautiful echinoderm with its bright orange coloration and chocolate-colored “chips” like patterns, it is one of the least sought-after species in the aquarium hobby. It has a cucumber-shaped body

Dory (Paracanthurus hepatus) is a young Pacific blue tang fish in the animated film, Finding Nemo. The blue tang, also known as Dory, is a saltwater fish that belongs to the Acanthuridae family. It is commonly found in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The blue tang is a very friendly and social fish that can