CCSF questions

[Travis Rider]

I have a chocolate chip star fish that has been in my tank for the last 3 months. He has been very active up until the last two days. I noticed this morning that he had some white spots. Ideas?

Params:
Temp: 77.5
Nitrites: 0
Ammonia: 0
Nitrates: 30
PH: 8.0
Salinity: 1.023

 

[Humblefish]

Could be the nitrates (30). Chocolate chips are pretty hardy as starfish go, but starfish are known for being intolerant of elevated nitrate levels.

 

[Travis Rider]

Humblefish that was my thought also but my nitrate levels are dropping. They were up to 50 at one point. I will test water again tomorrow to see if there are any changes.

 

[Travis Rider]

Quick update. I had a spike in nitrates (over 100) but my starfish survived. He looks much better and his white areas seemed to be getting smaller. He is more active now than ever.