Red Knob Sea Star Protoreaster linckii care and tank mates?
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Hi there!
I think we have the same tank
I got myself a red marble fromia yesterday and I dripped it for 2.5 hours. She's alive and sofar so good HOWEVER I will say that 99.9% of what I've read about starfish is not good. The LONGEST I've read of someone keeping then has been 1.5 years, more typically 1 year and most commonly less. Apparently, we still haven't figured out exactly what they eat and they need a serious sized tank to thrive.
I got into the hobby two months ago and I read non-stop. Most of the critters have a typical personality, but people report all sorts of different things- not so with the stars. I almost feel guilty haven gotten one, but I have a sort of green thumb with animals and I'm hoping to find a way. If this one dies though, I won't be getting one u til I have a huge tank one day (hopefully).
I will say that I watched videos of people feeding their starfish though I don't know how bc I tried this morning and she stiffened up right away.
I have a question myself (if other can pitch in) my tank has quite a bit of coral and I noticed she was having a rough time getting around on the rock with the zoas stinging her. Am does this mean that although I have a lot of live rock, I don't really bc it's so covered in coral?
I think we have the same tank
I got myself a red marble fromia yesterday and I dripped it for 2.5 hours. She's alive and sofar so good HOWEVER I will say that 99.9% of what I've read about starfish is not good. The LONGEST I've read of someone keeping then has been 1.5 years, more typically 1 year and most commonly less. Apparently, we still haven't figured out exactly what they eat and they need a serious sized tank to thrive.
I got into the hobby two months ago and I read non-stop. Most of the critters have a typical personality, but people report all sorts of different things- not so with the stars. I almost feel guilty haven gotten one, but I have a sort of green thumb with animals and I'm hoping to find a way. If this one dies though, I won't be getting one u til I have a huge tank one day (hopefully).
I will say that I watched videos of people feeding their starfish though I don't know how bc I tried this morning and she stiffened up right away.
I have a question myself (if other can pitch in) my tank has quite a bit of coral and I noticed she was having a rough time getting around on the rock with the zoas stinging her. Am does this mean that although I have a lot of live rock, I don't really bc it's so covered in coral?
I dont know squat about starfish other than....
They require a well established tank and stable tank, too many corals is not an issue.
Most of those starfish die because of poor collection practices, by the time we buy them most are already putting their affairs in order and they kick the bucket in our tanks
They require a well established tank and stable tank, too many corals is not an issue.
Most of those starfish die because of poor collection practices, by the time we buy them most are already putting their affairs in order and they kick the bucket in our tanks
- Location
- Ronkonkoma, NY
A pretty easy starfish to keep, absolutely not reef safe. I think you could keep it with any fish that doesn't eat starfish. It is a great scavenger and if it was in decent shape when you bought it,you should have it awhile
Enjoy
Researching this particular star fish brings up a lot of responses. Problems are that they all differ especially with the description of the Red Knobby Sea Star FIsh. Seems that the Red Chocolate Chip Star fish is at times called the Red Knobby. As we all know Chocolate Chip Star Fish are most definitely NOT reef safe as they eat corals.. I did have a red starfish that had bumps all over for many years in my tank that never harmed anything. It died during a tank crash not so long ago.
:google:
Below is just one of many:
http://www.aquacon.com/starfish.html
Red Knobby Star
Echinaster echinophorus
Description: The Red Thorny Starfish (Echinaster echinophorus) is sometimes called a Flame Red Thorny Starfish, a Red Thorn Back Starfish, or a Red Spiny Starfish. It belongs to the family named Asteriidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.0 inches in length, the Red Thorny Starfish is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Echinaster echinophorus in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a well established aquarium, high water quality, and porous live rock.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Reef Compatibility:Eat Sponges
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 - 3 inches
:google:
Below is just one of many:
http://www.aquacon.com/starfish.html
Red Knobby Star
Echinaster echinophorus
Description: The Red Thorny Starfish (Echinaster echinophorus) is sometimes called a Flame Red Thorny Starfish, a Red Thorn Back Starfish, or a Red Spiny Starfish. It belongs to the family named Asteriidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.0 inches in length, the Red Thorny Starfish is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Echinaster echinophorus in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a well established aquarium, high water quality, and porous live rock.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Reef Compatibility:Eat Sponges
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 - 3 inches
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