Whats a good starfish for a 125 FOWLR

[prime311]

I already have a chocolate chip star. Is there any other stars that would play well in the tank? I had(and lost) a brittle, probably due to acclimation shock, but I'd like to get one(or several) that will be seen more often.

 

[olga21]

I had a pin cushion sea star that was always out, but my favorite is the tiger serpent. However, I dont see the tiger except at night.

 

[ophiura]

What sort of fish do you have in the tank? What are your parameters? How much LR do you have?

 

[prime311]

Its an aggressive tank. Porc Puffer, Flame Angel, Harlequin Tusk, One spot Foxface, and a Snowflake Eel. Nitrates around 30 or so and ~150 lbs. LR. None of the fish seem interested in trying out the Starfish or Urchin I have in the tank as food(other inverts have not been so lucky).

 

[doggiepuffer]

Well, who wants to deal with a mouthful of spokes LOL. I have a Rose Pin cushion urchin that was give to me by a friend of mine, and it is so active, I love would a black long spine, but they will ear Coraline algea to

 

[ophiura]

Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2876898
Its an aggressive tank. Porc Puffer, Flame Angel, Harlequin Tusk, One spot Foxface, and a Snowflake Eel. Nitrates around 30 or so and ~150 lbs. LR. None of the fish seem interested in trying out the Starfish or Urchin I have in the tank as food(other inverts have not been so lucky).
It is likely just a matter of time. Both the puffer and the tusk are natural predators of stars. The only stars I would try would chocolate chips, generals and Red African stars, which are alll close relatives.

 

[prime311]

Do you have to spot feed a general or will they be ok feeding off of scraps around the tank?

 

[ophiura]

They will scavenge, but I always recommend at least a spot feeding now and then.