Genus

Common name: Fromia Starfish

Scientific name: Fromia

Fromia is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae, commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region. These starfish are popular in the reef aquarium hobby due to their vibrant colors and patterns. They are generally peaceful and can be beneficial by consuming detritus and uneaten food. Fromia species require stable water conditions and should be acclimated slowly to new environments. They are sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and can be harmed by copper-based medications. It's important to ensure that they have ample access to food sources, such as microalgae and detritus, within the aquarium.

  1. Harlequin Shrimp, Hymenocera picta, with sea star food, Fromia monilis
    Common name: Orange spotted purple sea star
    Scientific name: Fromia elegans
  2. Ghardaqa red sea star - (fromia ghardaqana), underwater photo into the Red Sea
    Common name: Ghardaqa Sea Star
    Scientific name: Fromia ghardaqana
  3. Indian Sea Star (Fromia indica) on stony coral
    Common name: Indian Sea Star
    Scientific name: Fromia indica
  4. Detail of a small Thousand-pores starfish, Fromia milleporella, as it crawls on a reef in Indonesia.
    Common name: Red Starfish
    Scientific name: Fromia milleporella
  5. A Pearl Sea Star (Fromia monilis) in the Red Sea, Egypt
    Common name: Red Tile Starfish
    Scientific name: Fromia monilis
  6. Noduled sea star (Fromia nodosa) underwater on the bottom of the sea
    Common name: Red Sea Star
    Scientific name: Fromia nodosa
  7. Huge red starfish underwater in the blue clear sea. concept of holiday, vocation and relaxing
    Common name: Red Starfish
    Scientific name: Fromia polypora