Orange Linkia Star

Orange Linkia Sea Star

Transform Your Tank with a Living Burst of Citrus Color

Looking for a true showstopper for your reef tank? The Orange Linkia Star (Linkia sp.) is one of the more elusive and visually striking echinoderms available in the marine aquarium hobby — its vivid, uniform orange coloration commands attention the moment it moves across rockwork or glass. Unlike the more commonly seen Blue Linkia, the orange variant is rarer in the trade, making it a genuinely special addition for collectors and dedicated reef keepers alike.

Orange Linkia Stars are active, deliberate explorers that spend their time grazing across live rock, sand, and tank walls — constantly in motion and always on display. They can reach up to 12 inches across at full maturity, giving your saltwater aquarium a dramatic focal point that no coral alone can replicate. Rewarding for experienced aquarists who appreciate the nuance of invertebrate keeping, they thrive in stable, well-established systems with plenty of live rock surface area to forage.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Orange Linkia Sea Star
• Current Size: Approximately 3–5 inches (tip to tip)
• Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced — requires pristine, stable water chemistry and a mature system
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Microbial film, detritus, sponge matter, and organic debris on live rock; benefits from supplemental spot feeding with dried sponge or invertebrate-formula foods
• Reef Safe: Yes — with caution; keep away from predatory species known to nip at echinoderms
• Water Conditions: Temp 72–78°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.4 | Ammonia & Nitrite: 0 ppm | Nitrate: <10 ppm | Acclimate slowly using the drip method — extremely sensitive to salinity and temperature swings

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Orange Linkia Star we offer at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, carefully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility before shipping — we only release specimens that are actively foraging and showing healthy behavior, so what arrives at your door is ready to thrive, not just survive.