linkia murdered??

[tall_90]

My red linkia died yesterday, i found hime right by an anenome. does anything think the anenome could have killed it? i only had it a few days.

 

[ice4ice]

I don't think so. Do you have any shrimps in your tank ?

 

[tall_90]

no shrimps.

 

[ice4ice]

In that case, most linkia stars do not live very long due to their delicate nature.

 

[reefkprz]

if it died within a few days (i'm just spitballing here not knowing anyspecifics) it was probably an acclimation issue or water quality issue, or it came prestarved. and the stress of benig moved finished it off.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
if it died within a few days (i'm just spitballing here not knowing anyspecifics) it was probably an acclimation issue or water quality issue, or it came prestarved. and the stress of benig moved finished it off.
I have to agree with all of the suggestions reefkprZ mentioned.

 

[saltn00b]

how long has the tank been established, what are the water parameters? Linkia are delicate and need established tanks with great params.

 

[alyssia]

How long did you acclimate it?

 

[ophiura]

I agree with all of the above. These stars are exceedingly delicate and require long acclimations to large mature systems with pristine water conditions. The above questions are critical.
IMO it almost certainly died of acclimation shock.