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  1. ginger17

    How to feed starfish

    Hi again, I took my sand sifting starfish back to the LFS, as they were feasting on my hermit crabs llike crazy. Found out they are not the typical sss, but a different variety. They are beige with broad brown bands going horizontal on the arms. Covered with bristles all over, not just...
  2. ginger17

    Guide To Getting Your Questions Answered!

    Hi again. I still don't know how to post a question to the general forum, that is why I am bugging you. I found out that the sand sifting starfish that was eating my hermit crabs is not the ordinary sss, but an unusual one, colors beige with broad brown bands, horizontal across the extensions...
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    List of fish/inverts that hobbiests should avoid

    HI, I have 2 sand sifting starfish that I have witnessed eating my hermit crabs. The LFS staff say starfish do not eat hermits, but I have watched them do it. Later they spit out a soft, jelly like substance like leftover shell with the calcium sucked out of it. Now I see them on your list of...
  4. ginger17

    How to feed starfish

    I have witnessed my sand sifting starfish eating my hermit crabs. Later I find the shell spit out, soft, jelly like. What can I feed the stars to satisfy their hunger so they will leave my hermit crabs alone ? I talked to 2 aquarium shops in town, they said starfish do not eat hermits, one...
  5. ginger17

    Guide To Getting Your Questions Answered!

    HI, THANKS for the info. I am new to this posting, how do I get my question online ? I have a 125g tank, 2 sand sifting starfish that are eating my hermit crabs. The staff at 2 local aquarium shops say the starfish don't eat hermit crabs. I have watched them do it several times, then they...
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