Starfish

[Bayou Bruzza]

Can anyone tell me what could have been happening with this Star ? (Other than death!)

 

[Vivid Aquariums Verified Sponsor]

Unfortunately that one looks like a goner, linkia starfish can be very hard to keep. It looks like he has ejected his innards for some reason. Typically the biggest problem with adding a starfish to your aquarium is the acclimation. We have had the most success with a very slow drip acclimation of 1-2 hours. It is also important to only add these specimens to larger (50g+) established (6mo or older) tanks.

James

 

[melypr1985]

literally pukes his guts out. Sorry for you future loss

 

[Bayou Bruzza]

OH he did croak ! Thought that was his guts! My fault, didn't do a good job at acclimation . Learn by my mistakes. Thanks for the help!