Starfish Invasion Reported In Volusia

[Starmstr]

http://www.local6.com/news/2766662/detail.html

And a big HEY to all. Been missing ya
Steven

 

[Anonymous]

Does that mean we should start seein them inour local LFS? they look real neat. I like watchin my Orange Red Thorny Star. It is on the move 24/7.

 

[GSchiemer]

I actually keep one of those sea stars in my refugium. It spends most of the time beneath the sand. They're actually good reef animals. Perhaps some enterprising person will collect and sell them.

Greg

 

[shr00m]

i would sell them and buy me some potatos.

 

[Anonymous]

i would sell them and buy me some potatos.

yes, them potatoes are fine for some supper fixin's.

if'n i found me some starfish, i reckon i would sell 'em in on some taters.

 

[Anonymous]

They're quite attractive. What do they feed on, Greg? Anything like Archaster typicus (and if so, are they obligate detritivores? Jeez.. hope I got that word right)?

 

[pr0teus]

hmmmmm think maybe i'll pick one up since i'm headed to daytona beach tonight.......

 

[shr00m]

i wish i was close, i would get one too!

 

[John_Brandt]

"Sumprinin fussel munhun gizzle sand gunhunner git me starfish..."

 

[GSchiemer]

They're quite attractive. What do they feed on, Greg? Anything like Archaster typicus (and if so, are they obligate detritivores? Jeez.. hope I got that word right)?

The correct name is Astropecten articulatus. They inhabit sand and mud bottoms and they're common in Florida. The bulk of their diet is comprised of organic material beneath the sand bed. Similar Astropecten species are sold in the trade as sand-sifting sea stars.

Greg

 

[GSchiemer]

Here's a picture of the one I put in my refugium aquarium. They're very attractive.

Greg