Feather Duster

Feather Duster – Sabellastarte sp.

Bring elegance and natural filtration to your reef aquarium with the Feather Duster (Sabellastarte sp.). This beautiful tube worm displays a vibrant crown of soft, feathery radioles that gently wave in the current while filtering microscopic food particles from the water. If disturbed, it will instantly retract into its protective tube before reemerging once it feels safe.

Feather Dusters are completely reef-safe and make an excellent addition to peaceful reef aquariums. Their unique appearance and graceful movement add life and diversity while contributing to natural filtration by removing suspended particles from the water.

Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Phytoplankton, marine snow, suspended plankton, and other fine particulate foods
Adult Size: Up to 6–8 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

AquaGemCorals Tip: Feather Dusters thrive in mature aquariums with stable water parameters and regular feedings of phytoplankton or other filter-feeder foods. Place them in an area with gentle to moderate flow so food is delivered to their crown without excessive current. Avoid touching the feather crown, as it may be shed if the worm becomes stressed.