reef safe starfish?

[fitbmxdude989]

i have currently in my tank a chocolate chip star and bahama star in my 55 and i was woundering if they are reef safe?

 

[mattfrancis]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3218619
i have currently in my tank a chocolate chip star and bahama star in my 55 and i was woundering if they are reef safe?
I know the chocolate chip isn't reef safe. Not too sure about the bahama star

 

[dc2mlbsm]

Originally Posted by MattFrancis
http:///forum/post/3218629
I know the chocolate chip isn't reef safe.
I second that and the Bahama Starfish isn't reef safe either.

 

[fitbmxdude989]

well how should i go about getting rid of them?

 

[dc2mlbsm]

u cant take them to a LFS or give them away to someone?

 

[fitbmxdude989]

ive never tried, ill check into it, also my girlfriend doesnt want to get rid of the chocolate chip star, he is very small, would he be a big problem? ive never seen him on a coral before so, do you think its possible?

 

[dc2mlbsm]

I wouldnt trust it in my reef...u cant set up a tank for it? or get a reef safe star for ur gf?

 

[fitbmxdude989]

i might be able to talk her into it, but with her you never know

 

[dc2mlbsm]

well yeah just try and talk to her...if u do keep it make sure to feed it to reduce the chances of it eating ur corals and keep a close eye on it

 

[fitbmxdude989]

yea i know that it wouldnt be a problem when it comes down to food, i feed them algae sheets once a week, the chocolate chip stays there until its gone

 

[dc2mlbsm]

try feeding it meaty foods too

 

[fitbmxdude989]

what would you recommend?

 

[garick]

There is a shrimp you can get that eats starfish.

 

[fitbmxdude989]

yea i know, i wanted to get one at one point in time but the diet is very expensive

 

[dc2mlbsm]

raw shrimp from the store

 

[fitbmxdude989]

thanks, i used to feed my lta raw shrimp, i still have about ten pounds left

 

[dc2mlbsm]

no problem, thats good u dont even have to go buy the food no more

 

[fitbmxdude989]

yea, and thanks

 

[xcali1985]

feathered starfish = reef safe!!!
Research before you buy hard to care for but providing it oyster eggs increases its survival rate.

 

[rlablan]

I am not sure what experience level you are at, but if you are 'seasoned' enough and your tank is pretty mature, then you can try keeping a red fromia star. They stay small, are totally reef safe and they are a very vibrant red color.
They look great and are a great addition if you know what you're doing. DO NOT underestimate that level of experience needed to keep this star though. I see a lot of them die. I have even killed a few myself. :0(