Stars

[Dmitry]

So, I'm really interested in getting a Star for my tank, but have always heard mixed info as to the success rate of keeping one. Of course I'd love one of them Blue Linkias, or Orange or Red. But how hardy are they? And how predatory, if a tall? :thanks:

 

[inkblue]

mY stars aRe weird, they doNt seeM to move AT ALL :scratch: :dead1:

 

[House of Laughter]

D, I have 2 12" serpent stars and a tiger serpent in my tank. All seem to be fine.

House

 

[jhale]

the blue linkias have a horrible survival rate. there is one that does better than the multiflora linkia. the red and orange linkias don't do much better than the blue ones. the linkias all feed on microbes / algae film that grows on live rock. so need to make sure your rock is well seasoned and you have enough to support one. I read 75 lbs/small linkia.

the serpent stars and brittle stars are great for reef tanks. they will find food on the bottom of the tank. just stay away from the green serpents, they get huge and will eat fish.

 

[jhale]

mY stars aRe weird, they doNt seeM to move AT ALL :scratch: :dead1:

are those the stars you got from Jones Beach?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I have a banded serpent and a sand sifting star they are good.

 

[nycfatcow]

i have a red linkia....many people doubted me and said itll never live...but its been doing great in my tank...had it for over 6 months.....

 

[inkblue]

are those the stars you got from Jones Beach?

yEs... tHey doNt moVe :sgrin: :afro: hOw the heLL do they eat...

 

[inkblue]

aLso, good tHing i read Deep'S post that bristLe starS had to be fed, now am feeding him silversideS (?) ...i tHinK he was responsiBle for kiLLing my coPPerband :grumpy: :irked:

 

[DEEPWATER]

aLso, good tHing i read Deep'S post that bristLe starS had to be fed, now am feeding him silversideS (?) ...i tHinK he was responsiBle for kiLLing my coPPerband :

LOL ink ,,,most of our water friends except the algea one (that if you dont have algea in your tnk) needs to be fed :shhh: :icon16:

If you want another CBB LMK ill order it for you

 

[inkblue]

caN u get a BIG onE :scratch: :afro: i hoPe it eatS...

 

[jhale]

i have a red linkia....many people doubted me and said itll never live...but its been doing great in my tank...had it for over 6 months.....

star fish can live a long time with no food.

a year + is the point when you can safely say your linkia starfish is doing well in your tank.

yEs... tHey doNt moVe :sgrin: :afro: hOw the heLL do they eat...

they may be filtering the water? or maybe they eat at night then go back to same spot to mess with you :wink1:

 

[inkblue]

they may be filtering the water? or maybe they eat at night then go back to same spot to mess with you :wink1:

iTs reaLLy freaKy... one is in a hoLe in a roCk, and the other has been in the saMe spot on the gLass foR weeKs now :sgrin: i aLmost tHink itS dead and juSt goT stuck theR... but he looKs liKe he did beFore :irked: :knockedou

 

[regal]

I have 2 orange and a burgundy that have been doing fine for almost a year. Had a blue linkia which did not even survive quarantine in my sump.