red feather starfish
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reefreak29
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Originally Posted by smallfry
Anyone ever have one these? I cannot post a photo until later I am not on my computer.
Any input at all would be great.
Janet
just from what i here there the hardest star fish to care for
Anyone ever have one these? I cannot post a photo until later I am not on my computer.
Any input at all would be great.
Janet
just from what i here there the hardest star fish to care for
fishgeek01
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Feather Starfish
Lamprometra palmata
The Feather Starfish is an unusual species that looks more like a plant than a starfish. It ranges in color from brown to orange, yellow, and black. Like the Basket Star, the Feather Starfish is a filter feeder. It is nocturnal, and at night it can be found with its long arms unfurled where it filters plankton from the water. The image represents general look of the animal. Expect some diversity since each animal is unique in color and pattern. Like all star fish, the feather star is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. It should never be exposed to air while handling
Lamprometra palmata
The Feather Starfish is an unusual species that looks more like a plant than a starfish. It ranges in color from brown to orange, yellow, and black. Like the Basket Star, the Feather Starfish is a filter feeder. It is nocturnal, and at night it can be found with its long arms unfurled where it filters plankton from the water. The image represents general look of the animal. Expect some diversity since each animal is unique in color and pattern. Like all star fish, the feather star is very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. It should never be exposed to air while handling
ophiura
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They are virtually impossible to keep unless it is a very large system with a refugium and lots of reproduction from invertebrates. They do not ship or acclimate well. They require a VERY SPECIFIC particle size of food...and it is small.
IMO, they should be BANNED from this hobby.
They are large animals, long lived, and have a dismal survival rate in this hobby - even with the "experts" in this hobby. And even with the experts in feather stars (crinoids).
Please do not consider getting one. Please do not. They do not belong in our tanks.
Besides, they are nocturnal, and you will not see much than a balled up thing during the day. The information above is uninformative at best, and clearly from somebody selling them.
IMO, they should be BANNED from this hobby.
They are large animals, long lived, and have a dismal survival rate in this hobby - even with the "experts" in this hobby. And even with the experts in feather stars (crinoids).
Please do not consider getting one. Please do not. They do not belong in our tanks.
Besides, they are nocturnal, and you will not see much than a balled up thing during the day. The information above is uninformative at best, and clearly from somebody selling them.
fishgeek01
Active Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
They are virtually impossible to keep unless it is a very large system with a refugium and lots of reproduction from invertebrates. They do not ship or acclimate well. They require a VERY SPECIFIC particle size of food...and it is small.
IMO, they should be BANNED from this hobby.
They are large animals, long lived, and have a dismal survival rate in this hobby - even with the "experts" in this hobby. And even with the experts in feather stars (crinoids).
Please do not consider getting one. Please do not. They do not belong in our tanks.
Besides, they are nocturnal, and you will not see much than a balled up thing during the day. The information above is uninformative at best, and clearly from somebody selling them.
ophiura, that is in fact true about the information being informative only and from someone selling, i did a quick google and that was the first info i came upon. I have never seen nor kept this species, and from reading what little i have on them would never attempt to. IMO this is a species best left in the waters of the ocean just like you.
They are virtually impossible to keep unless it is a very large system with a refugium and lots of reproduction from invertebrates. They do not ship or acclimate well. They require a VERY SPECIFIC particle size of food...and it is small.
IMO, they should be BANNED from this hobby.
They are large animals, long lived, and have a dismal survival rate in this hobby - even with the "experts" in this hobby. And even with the experts in feather stars (crinoids).
Please do not consider getting one. Please do not. They do not belong in our tanks.
Besides, they are nocturnal, and you will not see much than a balled up thing during the day. The information above is uninformative at best, and clearly from somebody selling them.
ophiura, that is in fact true about the information being informative only and from someone selling, i did a quick google and that was the first info i came upon. I have never seen nor kept this species, and from reading what little i have on them would never attempt to. IMO this is a species best left in the waters of the ocean just like you.