Starfish I can't identify - Page 2

Devilboy · 03-05-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

Yes I know. I was responding to the statement that the air hurts all starfish. It didn't hurt my serpent star, but may well hurt a linkia or some other star. Sorry I wasn't clear about what I was responding to.

Gotcha.... no problem....

cheeks69 · 03-05-2007, 01:33 PM

Starfish are very sensitive to any changes particularly linckia/fromia sp. Also no one really knows what they eat but suspect it's the bacterial film that grows naturally on the LR, that's why they're recommended for large mature systems with plenty of LR for their long term survival.

PS: The reason why I asked if yours had eaten any prepared foods that would rule out any of the linckia/fromia sp.

BigAl07 · 03-05-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

Starfish are very sensitive to any changes particularly linckia/fromia sp. Also no one really knows what they eat but suspect it's the bacterial film that grows naturally on the LR, that's why they're recommended for large mature systems with plenty of LR for their long term survival.

PS: The reason why I asked if yours had eaten any prepared foods that would rule out any of the linckia/fromia sp.

Yeah mine gets into one certain spot and can/does remain there for days on end. Every once in a while if you're really paying attention you'll see a slight movement of one leg or something. It really looks "dead" during these times but if left alone he'll eventually get done doing whatever it is ( I presume eating) and stroll around the tank. When he's mobile he's all over the place. Then after a while settles down (usually on the LR or on the petrified coral which has a lot of algae growth on it) for a day or so. Unfortunately every time he settles down it's facing the back of the tank and no way to take pictures. One day though!!

lcstorc · 03-05-2007, 02:25 PM

I guess he is camera shy.

BigAl07 · 03-09-2007, 12:25 AM

Here is another pic of my tiny star. in this pic you can see my thumb on the left which should give an indication to his tiny size (No I am NOT a giant)

Any idea what he is?

Boomer · 03-15-2007, 03:01 PM

It is kinda hard to tell from those pic they are not sharp enough. With that being said, from what I see, those look like some pretty good sized papulae, "warts or dorsal spins", thus leads me to believe it is one of the Echinaster sp

Echinaster - Google Image Search

BigAl07 · 03-15-2007, 03:48 PM

Awesome job boomer. Looking through that link I think you're right on the mark! Thanks!

Allen

Boomer · 03-15-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm just sucking up to you

Frankie · 03-15-2007, 05:48 PM

LOL! That picture reminds me of Finding Nemo. "we have a root canal!"

BigAl07 · 03-16-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FFrankie

LOL! That picture reminds me of Finding Nemo. "we have a root canal!"

funny you should say that. I just got my Nemo today. LFS flew in a clown for me today and he's so cute. Matches my tiny startfish

Allen

03-05-2007, 01:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Starfish I can't identify Starfish are very sensitive to any changes particularly linckia/fromia sp. Also no one really knows what they eat but suspect it's the bacterial film that grows naturally on the LR, that's why they're recommended for large mature systems with plenty of LR for their long term survival. PS: The reason why I asked if yours had eaten any prepared foods that would rule out any of the linckia/fromia sp. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

03-05-2007, 02:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Starfish I can't identify I guess he is camera shy. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

03-15-2007, 03:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,275 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Starfish I can't identify It is kinda hard to tell from those pic they are not sharp enough. With that being said, from what I see, those look like some pretty good sized papulae, "warts or dorsal spins", thus leads me to believe it is one of the Echinaster sp Echinaster - Google Image Search __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

03-15-2007, 05:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,275 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Starfish I can't identify I'm just sucking up to you __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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