{"product_id":"chocolate-chip-starfish-protoreaster-nodosus-fish-only-aquarium-sea-star","title":"Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) – Fish-Only Aquarium Sea Star","description":"\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59.99 overnight livestock shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contiguous 48 states and Washington, DC only. Excluded from free standard shipping. Dry goods and separate livestock shipping groups may incur additional checkout charges. Dispatch Monday–Thursday, subject to stock, weather and safe delivery conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) – Fish-Only Aquarium Sea Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive sea star with dark, raised markings for an established fish-only aquarium. Its slow movement makes an interesting display on sand and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare, Feeding \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot reef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Can eat corals, anemones, clams, sponges and tube worms. Choose a fish-only system with suitable tankmates; avoid puffers, triggers and harlequin shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature aquarium of at least 30 gallons with sand, open floor space and stable salinity. Offer small marine meaty foods directly every few days; it cannot live on aquarium waste alone. Handle gently without pulling its arms or tube feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater Quality \u0026amp; Acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a stable, fully cycled marine system. Avoid sudden temperature or salinity changes and copper medications. Follow the supplied arrival instructions; handle gently and allow sheltered settling time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrepare for Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/simplicity-drip-acclimation-kit-precision-flow-control-for-fish-coral-invertebrates\"\u003eSimplicity Drip Acclimation Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for controlled acclimation when directed by the arrival instructions. Sold separately; dry-goods shipping may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Animal Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos are representative, not WYSIWYG. Color, pattern and size vary; no exact size or color is guaranteed. Supplier availability can change before dispatch. Livestock is packed in insulated packaging with suitable temperature protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect promptly. Report any DOA within 12 hours of delivery with clear photos\/video of the animal in its original sealed bag. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full terms. Replacement shipping is paid by the customer. No international livestock shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity \u0026amp; Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquarium-focused support before and after your purchase, practical compatibility guidance, and clear shipping disclosures from a small business that shares your passion for aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCleanup Crew Care Videos\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fra3ZMgSrIM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCleanup Crew Unboxing\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=juCL62qpyx0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Science of Cleanup Crew Acclimation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67979170545973,"sku":"IBA-SWA-12348","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/iba-chocolate-invert.jpg?v=1793238260","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/chocolate-chip-starfish-protoreaster-nodosus-fish-only-aquarium-sea-star","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}