And I shall call him spike

[d12monkey]

Here's a recent picture of my newest starfish. Taken with a flash.

 

[d12monkey]

one without

 

[d12monkey]

and another without flash and closer

 

[benj2112]

That thing is just amazing! :joy:

 

[joker_ca]

WOW!!!!
cool starfish, what kind is it

 

[moray345]

i thought it was Coney:notsure:

 

[d12monkey]

Originally posted by joker_ca
WOW!!!!
cool starfish, what kind is it
It's a Goinaster tessellatus... The only known G. tessellatus in captivity.

 

[viper_930]

What does it eat? There's probably a reason why it's the only one in captivity.:thinking:

 

[koolkev]

Where did you get it!?!?!?! That is the SWEETEST star fish i have ever seen!!!

 

[liontamer]

That is totally sick. Im assuming that it changes colors in the light then? Yea, why is it the only one in captivity? Cuz you just happen to be a millionare? lol

 

[d12monkey]

Originally posted by Moray345
i thought it was Coney:notsure:
Guilty as charged... Was Coney but I think Spike is more appropriate.

What do you think?

 

[d12monkey]

It seems to like shrimps and sponges. Good thing I have plenty of bonth on my tank.
The only logic reason that I have been able to find is that they are deep water stars mainly found in 132+ depths. And the only specimens known of this star have been found be dragging nets along depth bottoms. I guess it's kill them all. I have contacted several well known enchindermologist and they tell me the same thing, but don't want it for research because they want several species.
I was lucky enough to find this one in 54 ft of water.

 

[d12monkey]

Originally posted by Liontamer
That is totally sick. Im assuming that it changes colors in the light then? Yea, why is it the only one in captivity? Cuz you just happen to be a millionare? lol
No it doesn't this the lighting I have in the tank. 550 watts of MH and VHOs will change the color of anything that would be taken with a flash, different luminocity.
And I'm a poor dive instructor and student.

 

[bwmichael21]

You know he kinda looks like a Partrick!

 

[d12monkey]

Originally posted by

michael21
You know he kinda looks like a Partrick!

What about cuddles? Gives you that nice warm feeling inside and makes you want to hug it.

 

[lion_crazz]

beautiful starfish! I am quite envious, lol.

 

[shoreliner11]

D12 I was wondering if it was possible if you could email me the full photos of #1 and #3. Beautiful star and I hope he remains the eye catcher in the tank for a long time.
Thanks
shoreliner11@yahoo.com

 

[bltangy]

I have fallen in love

 

[vibe]

very nice start and an awsome find indeed. bring one for me next time!

 

[vibe]

very nice star***