sick cc star?

[arrissa]

My cc star rarely moves, and when he does he is always at the top. Today and yesterday he refused food. Could he be sick? My ph is a little low and I'm working on getting that up, and my salinity is low too...1.021, I am also working on bring that up.
Any idea's or suggestions.
All the other tests are great.
thank you

 

[arrissa]

btw, I have read that some peoples stars are 'all over the tank'. This one never has been. Only had him a couple weeks, but he's never been much of a travelor.
Thanks again

 

[who dey]

when you say low salinity, how low??? Stars like a higher salt content in water, i would recommend 1.025

 

[who dey]

sorry just saw 1.021. get this level higher, very critical

 

[arrissa]

how quickly is it safe to do this the water is close to being ready...just not sure how fast I can add the extra sw. thanks.

 

[who dey]

what other inhabitants to you have?

 

[arrissa]

horse shoe crab,
one snail,
a couple other crabs
two clownfish
dwarf lion
mandarin
lm blenny
scooter blenny

 

[who dey]

ok your profile says you have a 150 right? how much water do have preped for change??

 

[arrissa]

this is in the 55 gallon and I have 5 gallons ready.

 

[arrissa]

..........and forgot this part....I am out of salt and can't get any middle of next week as I have 3 days of on call which means I have to literally sleep eat etc at work.

 

[who dey]

what's your salinity in your new mix. i would suggest 1.025 do your change and then do 5 gallons weekly until display tank reaches 1.025

 

[arrissa]

thank you WD!!!!!!!