Help my serpent star has a hole in his disk. What could be wrong?

[vetteguy53081]

I have a small rock i maybe move into the box but it’s pretty small. Not sure it would offer much

could work in box but more concerned about that flesh separation mentioned and another leg or two separating

 

[Crystal08]

could work in box but more concerned about that flesh separation mentioned and another leg or two separating

IT’s hiding between the glass and a rock now. I can’t get to him without really moving stuff around

 

[littlefoxx]

Noticed yesterday my serpent star had a hole in his disk. Today it looks worse. Water conditions are normal. What could it be and can I help him?

Either he isnt getting enough food or was injured, usually when they look like this they just fall apart in front of you and die. Very sad. I lost my star the other day when something in my tank bit him

 

[Crystal08]

Either he isnt getting enough food or was injured, usually when they look like this they just fall apart in front of you and die. Very sad. I lost my star the other day when something in my tank bit him

I’m pretty sad about it. I’m hoping he pulls through somehow

 

[littlefoxx]

I’m pretty sad about it. I’m hoping he pulls through somehow

Yeah me too, but in my experience they dont come back when they have that skin loss on their disk

 

[Crystal08]

could work in box but more concerned about that flesh separation mentioned and another leg or two separating

I was able to put him in the isolation box thing today but he looks worse than yesterday. I’m worried about the rest of the tank now if he’s dying in the water slowly

 

[vetteguy53081]

I was able to put him in the isolation box thing today but he looks worse than yesterday. I’m worried about the rest of the tank now if he’s dying in the water slowly

Fouling should not be an issue but if it continues to fall apart- make a decision

 

[Crystal08]

Fouling should not be an issue but if it continues to fall apart- make a decision

Make a decision? What should I do?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Make a decision? What should I do?

If it continue's to degrade, you may have to get rid of it

 

[Crystal08]

If it continue's to degrade, you may have to get rid of it

How can I do that humanly ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

How can I do that humanly ?

Into a zip lock bag and freeze until garbage day
The acclimation box should retain any of the star from falling into tank

 

[Rmckoy]

has anything improved ?

 

[Crystal08]

has anything improved ?

Not improved really but doesn’t seem much worse. Was giving him some time to see if he can heal in the isolation box. Keeping him from getting messed with by the fish. Also making sure he’s getting some food mixed with some medication I got from the fish store. Don’t want to give up on him too soon but don’t want him to suffer.

 

[blaxsun]

Not improved really but doesn’t seem much worse. Was giving him some time to see if he can heal in the isolation box. Keeping him from getting messed with by the fish. Also making sure he’s getting some food mixed with some medication I got from the fish store. Don’t want to give up on him too soon but don’t want him to suffer.

That's encouraging that it's at least not getting worse.

 

[Rmckoy]

Not improved really but doesn’t seem much worse. Was giving him some time to see if he can heal in the isolation box. Keeping him from getting messed with by the fish. Also making sure he’s getting some food mixed with some medication I got from the fish store. Don’t want to give up on him too soon but don’t want him to suffer.

They are amazing creatures for sure anf generally easy to keep happy and growing .

I’d question if something was picking at it or if there was enough food in the system for it to scavenge

 

[Crystal08]

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Into a zip lock bag and freeze until garbage day
The acclimation box should retain any of the star from falling into tank

He looks worse today. I feel terrible don’t know what I should do

 

[Crystal08]

They are amazing creatures for sure anf generally easy to keep happy and growing .

I’d question if something was picking at it or if there was enough food in the system for it to scavenge

He’s doing worse unfortunately

 

[vetteguy53081]

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He looks worse today. I feel terrible don’t know what I should do

Its likely deteriorating and will not heal at this point as much as I hate to say. One thing bizarre with this hobby. . . . There are specimens that will satisfy and live for a novice reefer while the same will challenge the most experienced hobbyist

 

[Rmckoy]

He’s doing worse unfortunately

Not good .
Im
Sorry .
Maybe it’s time to remove him …
Rather than watching him suffer and upsetting yourself .

 

[Rmckoy]

Its likely deteriorating and will not heal at this point as much as I hate to say. One thing bizarre with this hobby. . . . There are specimens that will satisfy and live for a novice reefer while the same will challenge the most experienced hobbyist

These particular stars I’ve always kept
But will say I added a black and white banded one in my system with the other 2
The black and white one … I think he’s gone as I’ve never seen even his tentacles sticking out anywhere