Starfish

[AydenLincoln]

Hello! I know starfish need an established tank and are very picky/harder to keep, so I’m curious to know how long you waited to add your starfish after setting up your tank if you have one?

 

[FairbanksReefer]

I just picked up a chocolate chip yesterday on a total whim and googled it when I got home like a total noob and found out they arent reef safe and will eat coral.... So I guess it will have to go into the sump or be rehomed. So far it seems pretty happy in the tank and the tank is about 6 months old, not sure if that helps.

 

[Miami Reef]

Depends on the starfish of course. Which one were you thinking?

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Linkia sp. Yes. I liked the orange over the purple. Reds. Or blues.
Formia sp. Stars imo are easier to keep.

Start with brittle and banded sea serpents. 1st.
Serpents give it 6-8months. Than add.
I stick to the rule of 1yr with the other stars. Some will say that about nems and sps as well.
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[AydenLincoln]

Depends on the starfish of course. Which one were you thinking?

A spiny starfish I have a friend holding onto it until my tank is ready.

 

[Miami Reef]

A spiny starfish I have a friend holding onto it until my tank is ready.

Spiny starfish? Are you referring to a brittle starfish? Do you have a picture or the scientific name?

 

[AydenLincoln]

Spiny starfish? Are you referring to a brittle starfish? Do you have a picture or the scientific name?

No. It’s a spiny starfish (it has multiple names) or an Echinaster Sentus. https://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/conicalspined-sea-star/3405

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Those are just as hardy as the formia and tile stars I'm recommending. Nice choice.
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