Purple Linckia Starfish?

[Aspect]

Anyone know where I can find a Purple Linckia Starfish (Linckia teres)? I've had a Blue Linckia for about a year but my tank is too large and I need another. Thanks if anyone can help.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Anyone know where I can find a Purple Linckia Starfish (Linckia teres)? I've had a Blue Linckia for about a year but my tank is too large and I need another. Thanks if anyone can help.

The only place I can find that offers "Linckia teres" currently has very few reviews that I can find, and all of them are terrible.

That said, Linckia teres is not a valid taxonomic name, and the actual species in question is likely either Linckia columbiae (also inaccurately known as Tamaria stria) or Echinaster luzonicus (the purple coloration isn't necessarily common for either species).

L. columbiae seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment (it may be a seasonal thing, I'm not sure), but E. luzonicus can be found from a number of different places, including a few that are reported to be more reputable:

Neon Orange Red Luzon Starfish

This is for a single Neon Orange Luzon Starfish, Echinaster luzonicus-Very Nice and bright color. Size: ~2-3+ inches, size varies. These are colorful and beautiful. This is a less commonly available variety of starfish. They typically reside in the sandbed and on the rocks. In a 30 gallon...

seahorsesavvy.com

Burgandy Starfish

Echinaster luzonicusSize: Variable 2-3 Approx. Interesting Reef Critters to Add to Your Tank! Colors vary from dark maroon to red.

pacificeastaquaculture.com

Edit: to be clearer for future readers, I should have said "The only place I can find that currently offers "Linckia teres" (i.e. that claims to have them in stock)"

Edit 2: I found one starfish that may be another candidate for this - Leiaster teres. [Edit 3: Leiaster teres is coldwater/temperate, but other Leiaster species are tropical and may be this color as well.]

 

[Aspect]

The only place I can find that offers "Linckia teres" currently has very few reviews that I can find, and all of them are terrible.

That said, Linckia teres is not a valid taxonomic name, and the actual species in question is likely either Linckia columbiae (also inaccurately known as Tamaria stria) or Echinaster luzonicus (the purple coloration isn't necessarily common for either species).

L. columbiae seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment (it may be a seasonal thing, I'm not sure), but E. luzonicus can be found from a number of different places, including a few that are reported to be more reputable:

Neon Orange Red Luzon Starfish

This is for a single Neon Orange Luzon Starfish, Echinaster luzonicus-Very Nice and bright color. Size: ~2-3+ inches, size varies. These are colorful and beautiful. This is a less commonly available variety of starfish. They typically reside in the sandbed and on the rocks. In a 30 gallon...

seahorsesavvy.com

Burgandy Starfish

Echinaster luzonicusSize: Variable 2-3 Approx. Interesting Reef Critters to Add to Your Tank! Colors vary from dark maroon to red.

pacificeastaquaculture.com

Purple Linckia Sea Star (Leiaster Sea Star): Saltwater Aquarium Invertebrates

www.liveaquaria.com

This is the starfish I am referring to.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Purple Linckia Sea Star (Leiaster Sea Star): Saltwater Aquarium Invertebrates

www.liveaquaria.com

This is the starfish I am referring to.

Yeah, as mentioned, it's actually either Linckia columbiae (also inaccurately known as Tamaria stria) or Echinaster luzonicus.

From what I can see of the texture of the skin, it's most likely E. luzonicus.

 

[Aspect]

Yeah, as mentioned, it's actually either Linckia columbiae (also inaccurately known as Tamaria stria) or Echinaster luzonicus.

From what I can see of the texture of the skin, it's most likely E. luzonicus.

Do all E. luzonicus. have 6 limbs

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Do all E. luzonicus. have 6 limbs

No, 6 is typical for them, but the number of limbs ranges greatly, with 4-7 being the most common IIRC.

 

[Reef Republica]

Just came across this today, not sure if you found one, we carry them and have a few in stock. They are purple / burgandy in color.