Chocolate Star Fish ?
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ophiura
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You really need to post a number. The "green area" is often far too low for seastars. So try and get a number, and specific readings on your water quality. It could be that your tank is still cycling, and so there is a major risk to all of your animals.
The acclimation of the star was very short
Specific gravity often varies depending on what type of animals you want to keep. If you want any sort of invertebrates or corals - snails, seastars, etc - then it should be 1.025-1.026. Fish Only systems are commonly kept much lower, 1.019-1.023...but this is too low for invertebrates and can be fatal.
Specific gravity is related to the salinity of the tank, and some meters will have both readings available. So if "30" is specific gravity as in 1.030 then it is too high. If it is salinity, then it is, IMO, too low.
The acclimation of the star was very short
Specific gravity often varies depending on what type of animals you want to keep. If you want any sort of invertebrates or corals - snails, seastars, etc - then it should be 1.025-1.026. Fish Only systems are commonly kept much lower, 1.019-1.023...but this is too low for invertebrates and can be fatal.
Specific gravity is related to the salinity of the tank, and some meters will have both readings available. So if "30" is specific gravity as in 1.030 then it is too high. If it is salinity, then it is, IMO, too low.
nicole05
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my gravity is 23-25 ph7.8 nitrite 0 ammonia .50 nitrate 0 my ammonia levels are high is this causing our problem?what should i do he is hiding this morning under a lr kinda curling up you mentioned to feed him i have some frozen veggie stuff will this be good do i need to add freshwater or saltwater to my tank?thanks for all input
nm reef
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Sadly the star is probably doomed...I'd urge you to remove it and see if there is any local hobbyists or fish stores that could take it in. I see several problems that need attention immediately. First you seem to be searching for info of the most basic nature on chocolate chip stars...and youhave one in a new system. Not a good idea...first do the research then provide the basic requirements then make the addition. Second it seems you have a very new and unstable system that you are still learning to monitor and maintain...not a good situation for delicate marine creatures. Third I'd urge you to first establish your system and learn all you can about maintaining it prior to adding creatures you have very limited knowledge about.
nicole05
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Originally Posted by nicole05
my gravity is 23-25 ph7.8 nitrite 0 ammonia .50 nitrate 0 my ammonia levels are high is this causing our problem?what should i do he is hiding this morning under a lr kinda curling up you mentioned to feed him i have some frozen veggie stuff will this be good do i need to add freshwater or saltwater to my tank?thanks for all input
how are these levels
my gravity is 23-25 ph7.8 nitrite 0 ammonia .50 nitrate 0 my ammonia levels are high is this causing our problem?what should i do he is hiding this morning under a lr kinda curling up you mentioned to feed him i have some frozen veggie stuff will this be good do i need to add freshwater or saltwater to my tank?thanks for all input
how are these levels
