Protoreaster lincki - Red-grey roller starfish

Protoreaster lincki – Decorative starfish with striking coloration

Protoreaster lincki is a large, strikingly colored starfish from the Indo-Pacific. With its characteristic red to orange markings and dark, horn-like projections, it is a real eye-catcher in larger saltwater aquariums.

Characteristics:

• Striking appearance: Strongly colored body with black, knot-like projections

• Size: Up to 25–30 cm in diameter – therefore only suitable for large pools

• Ground dweller: Moves slowly over sand and rocky areas

• Keeping them alone is recommended: May be intolerant to other starfish or sensitive invertebrates

• Not reefsafe: May harass or eat small animals or corals

Keeping conditions:

• Aquarium size: At least 300 liters recommended

• Diet: Scavenger, also accepts frozen food, mussel meat or food tablets

• Substrate: Fine sand and stable rock structures

• Water parameters: Stable conditions, especially salinity and temperature are important (SG 1.023–1.025, 24–26 °C)

⚠️ Note: Not suitable for reef aquariums with sensitive invertebrates. Recommended only for experienced aquarists and large systems.