Sand Sifting Starfish
Astropecten polycanthus
Sand Star
Starfish
A cream-coloured starfish that burrows through sand, consuming detritus, microorganisms, and anything organic it encounters. Effective at keeping sand beds clean but can deplete beneficial sand bed fauna in tanks under 400 litres.
Difficulty Moderate
Reef Safe Caution
Temperament Peaceful
Available Stock
10 Sand Sifting Starfish listings in stock across 4 Australian reef shops, from $15 to $62.50 (median $35), as of 2026-08-23.
Shops with stock
- Reeftopia 6 from $15
- Williamstown Aquarium 2 from $25
- GeeMarine 1 from $18.95
- Nature Aquariums 1 from $30
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