Mini Stars

[tormented]

Im being sent some and am unsure how many I should put in my 90g, and how many in my 20g fuge? The fuge has a DSB. Any thoughts on this?

 

[dogstar]

maybe 60 % in the main tank and 40 % in the fuge :notsure:
They will breed and die and balance themselves out over time for wherever they get the best enviroment.

 

[mudplayerx]

Do certain species of mini-stars prey on the polyps of organ-pipe coral? I have tons of mini-stars living in the skeleton part of my organ-pipe and I just worry a little sometimes.

 

[xrayman]

Just wondering what are mini-stars?What are there purpose?Are they reef safe?I believe i may have seen some at my lfs and thought they were pretty cool.

 

[scsinet]

They're part of the janitor crew that lives in a sand bed. They are really small...maybe 1/8" across max. Google "Detrivore" and you'll find some places that sell them... for ridiculous prices.

 

[viper_930]

If we're talking about the mini brittle stars, they're reefsafe and great scavengers.
Or if we're talking about the little asternia stars, *some* are reported to feed on SPS corals, while other strains are completely reefsafe.