Bang Guy/ Linckia Starfish Question

[mebigloser]

Bang Guy or others,
Do you know the reproduction of the Linckia Starfish, I think my Linckia dropped eggs Sunday... I have pictures if needed.

 

[reefsoe]

Post em! Im no expert but I'd love to check em out!

 

[mebigloser]

This is not a great picture, my macro is not that great for long shots. This happened in back of my tank. It lasted approx a half hour with lots of small orange (eggs I think) being released from the starfish.

 

[reefsoe]

:thinking:
Innerestin.....

 

[mebigloser]

Closer up, I know some dont look round, they were moving.

 

[mebigloser]

The starfish released over a hundred or more, they just kept popping off her legs.

 

[reefsoe]

I'm stumped... Nice lookin star though.

 

[mebigloser]

Any Ideas?

 

[bang guy]

You need Ophiura.
I don't believe the eggs are expelled through the arms. I thought it was through the center. I truly do not know though....

 

[mebigloser]

Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Ophiura?
Thanks Ron

 

[bang guy]

I just did a couple quick www searches and it appears that the females do shed eggs exactly like the starfish in the photo. That's really really cool!! Great looking Star by the way. Nice healthy fat legs!
Guy