F FearsomeB Experienced Reefer Manhattan Reefs Location Manhattan Rating - 100% 16 0 0 Nov 23, 2013 #1 Can you help me ID this star? I picked it up at the swap but they only identified it as an "aussie starfish" and assured me it was reef safe. So far so good on the reef safe bit, but I want to make sure I meet it's dietary needs. Attachments IMG-20131119-00153.jpg 206.1 KB · Views: 167
Can you help me ID this star? I picked it up at the swap but they only identified it as an "aussie starfish" and assured me it was reef safe. So far so good on the reef safe bit, but I want to make sure I meet it's dietary needs.
KathyC Moderator Location Barnum Island Rating - 100% 200 0 0 Nov 24, 2013 #2 Were the tips already broken off the arms when you bought it? Not a good sign If you tank is new, it may not be getting enough to eat. Have you tried directly feeding it any meaty foods like Mysis?
Were the tips already broken off the arms when you bought it? Not a good sign If you tank is new, it may not be getting enough to eat. Have you tried directly feeding it any meaty foods like Mysis?
F FearsomeB Experienced Reefer Manhattan Reefs Location Manhattan Rating - 100% 16 0 0 Nov 25, 2013 #3 Yes, those tips were broken when I picked it up. Will try to feed it some Mysis directly today.
