Colourful, Hardy starfish for a reef tank?

[Lewis2000]

Hello, I am wondering is there is a starfish out there that is colourful (like the linkia and fromia stars) that are hardy?

I have had a red linkia starfish in the past and did not fare well in my 7 gallon nano, although they are difficult to keep, the 7 gallon wouldn't have helped in terms of stability, but when it was doing good i loved it!

Now that i have upgraded to a 55 gallon, i would like to have another starfish(not linkia or fromia) but not sure what to get that is hardy?

opinions greatly appritiated

Q- Do you think if i get another red linkia that it would do well in the bigger tank or is it just generally difficult to keep long term?

Thanks in advance, Lewis

 

[Betta132]

Linkias and fromias feed on bio-film and are very very difficult to keep from starving. You need a tank that's at least a couple hundred gallons.
Most starfish are very difficult to keep. Brittle stars and serpent stars are about your only option, just don't get a green one.

 

[Calappidae]

Serpents are your only option. Some brittles maybe but most brittle stars get too huge.