Blue Starfish Diet?

[chrismilano]

Hi. I see on live fish that a blue star eats algae and detritis. Im ashamed to admit I dont know what this is. Leftover flake?
Do I actually need to feed this dude, or will he eat off of the live rock and cc debris?

 

[jakob4001]

detritis is organic waste in tank from tank inhabitants;it probably will scavenge as well for left over food

 

[killerreef200]

yup they eat micro organisams in the water

 

[chevron tang]

Also remember that blue stars have calcium deposits on them so it's a really good idea to add calcium to your tank.

 

[chrismilano]

Please tell me more about the calcium deposits...
Why do I need to add calcium, how much in a 75 gallon tank for 1 blue star?

 

[deuce_bigalo]

Your calcium should be kept betwwen 400 and 450 ppm.
You should get a test kit for calcium.
Then you can add what you need to achieve
the right level.
the bottle of calcium should tell you how much
a specific ammount will increase your ppm of calcium

 

[chrismilano]

Thanks Deuce-
Great name, im jealous!
I bought 2 serpent stars today since i loved the blue so much! I sat there and just watched him for an hour! He even budged!!