
Common Name: Knobby Sea Star
Latin Name: Nardoa tuberculata
Max Size: 6–8 inches
Temperature: 72–81°F
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Safe: Yes
The Knobby Sea Star is a colorful and eye-catching starfish known for its textured, bumpy surface and unique patterns. Peaceful and reef safe, it adds natural beauty and diversity to marine aquariums. This species grazes on biofilm and detritus, contributing to a cleaner environment. It does best in mature tanks with stable water parameters and plenty of rock surfaces to explore.