"fragging" sand sifting star?
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armywife1314
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ok thanks, i know i have a tiny tiny bristle star that was a hitcher should i try to catch and get it out?
paintballer768
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The little white stars are awesome, they feed on detritus and any remaining food. Plus theres usually tons which is great
armywife1314
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what do you mean little white stars? how little?
ophiura
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Originally Posted by armywife1314
http:///forum/post/2625848
i have a little one about the size of a quarter in my 72, i dont have anything else that really cleans the sand, the snails are but they clean the glass more than anything.
THis is not a sand sifter star, it is an Asterina star. These reproduce by splitting themselves. And they do not get large.
I would never, ever recommend doing it with a sand sifter star (nor ever keeping one). Most sand sifter stars will die in captivity, it is a general rule, IMO. They have a dismal long term survival rate.
It is not true that all stars will regenerate so easily - some moreso than others, and definitely in our tanks a sand sifter is not one of the stars that will
http:///forum/post/2625848
i have a little one about the size of a quarter in my 72, i dont have anything else that really cleans the sand, the snails are but they clean the glass more than anything.
THis is not a sand sifter star, it is an Asterina star. These reproduce by splitting themselves. And they do not get large.
I would never, ever recommend doing it with a sand sifter star (nor ever keeping one). Most sand sifter stars will die in captivity, it is a general rule, IMO. They have a dismal long term survival rate.
It is not true that all stars will regenerate so easily - some moreso than others, and definitely in our tanks a sand sifter is not one of the stars that will
armywife1314
Member
ok so, i looked up pictures of sand sifting stars its definetly that. in your honest opinon do i need to get it out asap?