Introducing a Brittle Sea Star into my aquarium

[jmc1024]

I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on how to introduce my brittle sea star into my aquarium? I'm fine with the accumulation method however, it is recommend not to expose the starfish to air at all and I really don't want to get any of the store's water in my tank. Anyone have any suggestions on how to move the starfish into my aquarium without exposing it to the air and without getting any water from the store in my tank?
Thank,
Jay

 

[clasystems]

I dont believe there is much truth to the air thing. I handle my brittle stars and they have been out of water. Its the blue linkias you gotta worry about.

 

[theMeat]

^ yup

 

[jmc1024]

Thanks for the advice, think i'll just pick him up and put him in quickly.

 

[Ryno]

brittle stars can definitely be exposed to air for a short time. I've had mine out of the water plenty of times, kids have held him etc.. and he's probably 6 years old or more.