Is this starfish common?

[plkdb]

Is this a rare starfish in the aquarium trade? Does anyone know anything about it?

 

[kidafius]

They are pretty rare, but not because of availability. I think they are just too darn hard for most people to sustain, so you don't see alot of them in aquaria, except for the experts.

 

[steve-s]

>>Here<< is a great article that should answer many of your questions about these types of stars. I agree with kidafius, one of those "best left in the ocean" animals.

Cheers
Steve