LFS and crown of thorns?
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florida joe
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The power of the almighty $$$$$$$$
m0nk
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There are lots of livestock that are sold that eat coral, so even if it were a crown of thorns it's not a big deal as long as they provide that information. It's also like caulerpa, where you wouldn't want it getting into the local ecosystem, so there might be restrictions on selling it in certain places.
florida joe
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The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a starfish with thorn-like spines sprouting all over its body for protection. These echinoderms grow to a diameter of up to 40 cm across and have 12 to 19 arms extending from their center. They are the largest starfish in the world.
Crown-of-thorns starfishIf accidentally touched or stepped on by humans, the starfish's long spines (which release a neurotoxin) are capable of pricking and stinging, inflicting great pain that can last for hours, as well as nausea and vomiting. Frequently, the area around the puncture turns a dark blue (erythema) and begins to swell (edema). The swelling may persist for a number of days or weeks. If you are pricked by a crown of thorns, it is important to ensure any remnants of the spine are completely removed.
Crown-of-thorns starfish are found on coral reefs in the tropics ranging from the Red Sea, throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and all the way to the Pacific coast of Panama.
The starfish is a coral reef predator (a corallivore) and preys on the coral polyps by climbing onto them, extruding its stomach over them, and releasing digestive enzymes to then absorb the liquefied tissue. They feed alone at night, maintaining a constant distance between themselves and other crown-of-thorns starfish. During times of food shortage, these creatures can live on their energy reserves for over six months
Crown-of-thorns starfishIf accidentally touched or stepped on by humans, the starfish's long spines (which release a neurotoxin) are capable of pricking and stinging, inflicting great pain that can last for hours, as well as nausea and vomiting. Frequently, the area around the puncture turns a dark blue (erythema) and begins to swell (edema). The swelling may persist for a number of days or weeks. If you are pricked by a crown of thorns, it is important to ensure any remnants of the spine are completely removed.
Crown-of-thorns starfish are found on coral reefs in the tropics ranging from the Red Sea, throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and all the way to the Pacific coast of Panama.
The starfish is a coral reef predator (a corallivore) and preys on the coral polyps by climbing onto them, extruding its stomach over them, and releasing digestive enzymes to then absorb the liquefied tissue. They feed alone at night, maintaining a constant distance between themselves and other crown-of-thorns starfish. During times of food shortage, these creatures can live on their energy reserves for over six months
jtoz116
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i have a picture of it on my camera phone but i have to try again tomorrow to send the pic to my computer it's not working right now.....but for now i can describe it....it had 12 arms..all black and had many many protruding spikes all over its body and arms...positive it was a crown of thorns...
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jesses89
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My LFS has one for sale.... looks just like the pic Joe posted except not so fat?... well anyways the LFS has had it for a while now... wonder why no one would want to buy it?
the price on it is only 8.99 ...
im from cali too... would be a tragedy if this was released in any of our beaches.....
the price on it is only 8.99 ...
im from cali too... would be a tragedy if this was released in any of our beaches.....
lion_crazz
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Not an uncommon animal around here. A few LFS get them in from time to time. You just need to know about how incredibly venomous they are and how dangerous they can be to your aquarium.
veni vidi vici
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How would one go about feeding it?
FRAGS?!
FRAGS?!
perfectdark
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My LFS Just got 2 very very odd star fish in. Not the crown of thorns but man creepy looking. Kinda like a mix between a brittle star and an octopus I will try to get the name. Unless Ophiura beats me to it, LOL... very cool looking.
Ok so I searched around and found it was called a Basket Starfish... And then began to read on it, which then I found myself being navigated to a site that had a very very familiar sound to it... And I laughed because I am almost 100% positive that someone on here is familiar with "The Ophiuroidea" Any of this a ringin a bell...
LOL. A am only assuming but Ophiura, is this your site?
Anyway very very cool looking animal but stated that its not easily kept.
pic:
Ok so I searched around and found it was called a Basket Starfish... And then began to read on it, which then I found myself being navigated to a site that had a very very familiar sound to it... And I laughed because I am almost 100% positive that someone on here is familiar with "The Ophiuroidea" Any of this a ringin a bell...
Anyway very very cool looking animal but stated that its not easily kept.
pic:
florida joe
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Originally Posted by Raato
http:///forum/post/2526149
So Joe when you adding one to your tank?
wow thats cold even from a guy just north of Naples
http:///forum/post/2526149
So Joe when you adding one to your tank?
wow thats cold even from a guy just north of Naples
raato
New Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2526968
wow thats cold even from a guy just north of Naples
Its all in good fun. I would not wish something like that on you even if you are from Naples
http:///forum/post/2526968
wow thats cold even from a guy just north of Naples
Its all in good fun. I would not wish something like that on you even if you are from Naples
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Raato
http:///forum/post/2527084
Its all in good fun. I would not wish something like that on you even if you are from Naples
and they said you were heartless
http:///forum/post/2527084
Its all in good fun. I would not wish something like that on you even if you are from Naples
and they said you were heartless
ophiura
Active Member
Originally Posted by PerfectDark
http:///forum/post/2526884
My LFS Just got 2 very very odd star fish in. Not the crown of thorns but man creepy looking. Kinda like a mix between a brittle star and an octopus I will try to get the name. Unless Ophiura beats me to it, LOL... very cool looking.
Ok so I searched around and found it was called a Basket Starfish... And then began to read on it, which then I found myself being navigated to a site that had a very very familiar sound to it... And I laughed because I am almost 100% positive that someone on here is familiar with "The Ophiuroidea" Any of this a ringin a bell...
LOL. A am only assuming but Ophiura, is this your site?
Anyway very very cool looking animal but stated that its not easily kept.
pic:
It is Gorgonocephalus or similar.
Yes, it is my site
I haven't updated it in years though 
Not easily kept at all, and too large for most tanks. They are disappointingly nocturnal, but can be kept by those who are willing to put in the late nights and buy a very large tank
http:///forum/post/2526884
My LFS Just got 2 very very odd star fish in. Not the crown of thorns but man creepy looking. Kinda like a mix between a brittle star and an octopus I will try to get the name. Unless Ophiura beats me to it, LOL... very cool looking.
Ok so I searched around and found it was called a Basket Starfish... And then began to read on it, which then I found myself being navigated to a site that had a very very familiar sound to it... And I laughed because I am almost 100% positive that someone on here is familiar with "The Ophiuroidea" Any of this a ringin a bell...
Anyway very very cool looking animal but stated that its not easily kept.
pic:
It is Gorgonocephalus or similar.
Yes, it is my site
Not easily kept at all, and too large for most tanks. They are disappointingly nocturnal, but can be kept by those who are willing to put in the late nights and buy a very large tank