Atlantic Starfish???????

[UFfishingirl]

Ok so I got this from the LFS. They have them listed as Atlantic Starfish. Wondering if anyone had any info on them. I have had him for about 3-4 weeks. He was at the LFS for about 2-3 weeks. I have not seen him eat. Don't know if he is eating at night or what he even eats. Any info would be great thanks.

 

[BlazinNano]

Anyone got an idea. This is my fiance's star. Need some info.

 

[revsgirl]

Sorry.. I don't know.. but that is gorgeous!!

 

[110reef]

It looks like the type of stars that are common in New Jersey, so I am wondering how well they will do in warm water. I always thought they ate clams/mussels/oysters, but I have never tried to keep one in my aquarium.

My guess is it is: Asterias forbesii

See below:

Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York - dive Wreck Valley - Marine Biology - Echinoderms

 

[UFfishingirl]

Thanks! Maybe I will have to try that.

 

[BlazinNano]

It looks like the type of stars that are common in New Jersey, so I am wondering how well they will do in warm water. I always thought they ate clams/mussels/oysters, but I have never tried to keep one in my aquarium.

My guess is it is: Asterias forbesii

See below:

Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York - dive Wreck Valley - Marine Biology - Echinoderms

Think they are collected off the coast of Florida. Need to ask the guy at the store. But they might be in the same family...