Starfish dying
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stAlphonzo
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I have heard of starfish separating which I believe is a form of asexual reproduction, but that one looks like it was attacked. What else is in the tank with it?
The can regenerate limbs provided the central region is intact but it's hard to tell from that picture if it is still.
The can regenerate limbs provided the central region is intact but it's hard to tell from that picture if it is still.
No. Sorry.
Sadly many of these species sold commonly don’t do well in our tanks. If they do , it’s very often in a mature established tank.
Sadly many of these species sold commonly don’t do well in our tanks. If they do , it’s very often in a mature established tank.
stAlphonzo
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p.s. Welcome to R2R ... sorry, should have led with that 
SamiBlue
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It might be but there is a possibility that it is a disease called "starfish wasting syndrome", especially if it's wild caught. As far as I know the cause is unknown and you should quarantine it if you have any other starfish because it appears contagious. On the bright side though if the pieces are big enough they could regenerate into baby starfish.
themcnertney
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Been in this hobby for almost 15 years. Never was able to keep a star longer then a year. Better off left where they come from IMO.
Starfish is still moving that is amazing
Sorry to hear about the starfish 
The diet of that particular species is varied but they eat A LOT. From rock bio film, collecting particles from the water with their tube feet, to certain species of sponges. But are almost always eating and can quickly deplete an aquarium if available food.
They are also very susceptible to acclimation dangers.
The diet of that particular species is varied but they eat A LOT. From rock bio film, collecting particles from the water with their tube feet, to certain species of sponges. But are almost always eating and can quickly deplete an aquarium if available food.
They are also very susceptible to acclimation dangers.
MSB123
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What tank size do you have?
How long has it been running?
Stocking?
Water parameters?
How often do you do water changes?
Was the starfish exposed to air?
I have successfully kept starfish in my tank for a while now. They are pretty hardy if you can get the parameters rights and you don’t have fish that pick at them.
How long has it been running?
Stocking?
Water parameters?
How often do you do water changes?
Was the starfish exposed to air?
I have successfully kept starfish in my tank for a while now. They are pretty hardy if you can get the parameters rights and you don’t have fish that pick at them.
MSB123
Someone out there put something smart here.
#reefsquad
Maybe the clowns are taking out their aggression? Or the blue tang because of the size of tank? Don’t really know Parmaters, but maybe a PH issue? Could also be that it was exposed to air.
Maybe the clowns are taking out their aggression? Or the blue tang because of the size of tank? Don’t really know Parmaters, but maybe a PH issue? Could also be that it was exposed to air.
