Sand-sifting stars?

[spmnarciso]

Are Sand-sifting stars really that bad with a very shallow SB?

 

[yosemite sam]

I think one of the biggest problems with them is that they starve to death our tanks, regardless of whether you have a dsb or not.

 

[spmnarciso]

Originally posted by Yosemite Sam
I think one of the biggest problems with them is that they starve to death our tanks, regardless of whether you have a dsb or not.
Do you mean they starve to death, or they kill our tanks?

 

[nm reef]

That would also be my concern....eventually they'll deplete their food source and starve. Not to mention the damage they do to the sand micro infauna itself.:thinking:

 

[spmnarciso]

I've read that many successful reefkeepers keep at least one. And in my case with a 150g refugium with a 5" DSB, I don't think adding one to my 1" SB in my display will hurt, just help with keeping my sand clean. But I don't know so, I ask those of you who have tryed them. What do you all think?

 

[nm reef]

I bet susan ...Our resident starfish expert...can provide some specific info in regard to your questions.....maybe she'll pop in soon and enlighten us all.....
SUSAN...where are you??????