Feather Duster Red/Pink

Red/Pink Feather Duster: Graceful Filter-Feeding Beauty

Red and Pink Feather Dusters (Sabellastarte sp.) are stunning filter-feeding tubeworms that add elegant movement and vibrant color to reef aquariums. These beautiful invertebrates extend delicate, feathery crowns in shades of red, pink, or burgundy to capture plankton and detritus from the water column, creating a mesmerizing display while contributing to water quality and biological filtration.

Why Red/Pink Feather Dusters?

• Beautiful feathery crowns in vibrant red and pink hues
• Natural filter feeder that helps remove particulates and improve water clarity
• Adds graceful, flowing movement to your reefscape
• Reef-safe and beneficial to the aquarium ecosystem
• Hardy and adaptable once properly acclimated
• Fascinating feeding behavior as the crown captures food from water flow

Care Requirements:

• Temperature: 72-78°F
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Low to moderate lighting - not photosynthetic
• Moderate water flow for optimal feeding (too strong will keep crown retracted)
• Target feed phytoplankton, rotifers, or fine particulate foods 3-4 times per week
• Stable calcium and alkalinity for tube maintenance

Placement: Position the tube securely in sand bed or rockwork where the crown can extend into water flow without being blasted. The worm will quickly retract if disturbed but will re-extend once it feels safe. Avoid placing near aggressive corals, powerheads, or in high-traffic areas.

Important Notes: Feather dusters are sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters and require careful acclimation. Never expose the worm to air during acclimation or handling. The crown may retract frequently during the first few days as the worm acclimates - this is normal. In rare cases of extreme stress, the worm may abandon its tube and build a new one.

Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons with stable reef parameters.

Each Red/Pink Feather Duster is carefully quarantined and inspected to ensure you receive a healthy, vibrantly colored specimen ready to add graceful beauty and natural filtration to your reef aquarium.