Common name: Ophidiasteridae Starfish

The Ophidiasteridae family encompasses a variety of starfish species popular in the reefkeeping hobby. Members of this family, such as the Red Knob Sea Star (Protoreaster linckii) and the Tile Sea Star (Fromia monilis), are known for their striking colors and patterns. These starfish require stable marine environments with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with many reef inhabitants, but they should be monitored with smaller, sessile invertebrates. Ophidiasteridae species are sensitive to water quality and require a well-maintained tank with consistent parameters.

1. 
   Common name: Egyptian sea star

   Scientific name: Gomophia egyptiaca
2. 
   Common name: Egg Cowrie

   Scientific name: Gomophia watsoni
3. 
   Common name: smooth starfish

   Scientific name: Hacelia attenuata
4. Common name: Leather Star

   Scientific name: Leiaster coriaceus
5. Common name: velvety sea star

   Scientific name: Leiaster speciosus
6. 
   Common name: Blue Linckia Starfish

   Scientific name: Linckia guildingi
7. 
   Common name: Blue Linckia

   Scientific name: Linckia laevigata
8. 
   Common name: Blue Linckia Starfish

   Scientific name: Linckia multifora
9. 
   Common name: Nardoa frianti

   Scientific name: Nardoa frianti
10. 
    Common name: Galathea Sea Star

    Scientific name: Nardoa galathea
11. 
    Common name: Brown Mesh Sea Star

    Scientific name: Nardoa galatheae
12. 
    Common name: Nardoa Starfish

    Scientific name: Nardoa novaecaledoniae
13. Common name: Rose Sea Star

    Scientific name: Nardoa rosea
14. Common name: Nardoa Tuberculata

    Scientific name: Nardoa tuberculata
15. 
    Common name: purple seastar

    Scientific name: Ophidiaster ophidianus
16. 
    Common name: Sohal Tang

    Scientific name: Paraferdina sohariae
17. 
    Common name: Chocolate Chip Sea Star

    Scientific name: Tamaria stria