Starfish Exposed to Air
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btldreef
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Starfish can definitely be exposed to air. I don't know why this rumor started in this hobby. Think about the numerous brittle stars that usual come along as friendly (and not so friendly) hitchhikers in LR. The LR is usually shipped in little to no water and these little buggers survive. I've exposed my brittles, serpents and sand sifting stars to air more than once, everyone is still alive.
The species that live deeper, it's more of a removal from water too quickly. Kind of how divers aren't supposed to come up too fast kind of deal to explain in short and simple.
The species that live deeper, it's more of a removal from water too quickly. Kind of how divers aren't supposed to come up too fast kind of deal to explain in short and simple.
calbert0
Member
Originally Posted by TruPerc
http:///forum/post/3173368
Let's just say, you do not have to look far to see one example.
where
http:///forum/post/3173368
Let's just say, you do not have to look far to see one example.
where
btldreef
Moderator
Originally Posted by calbert0
http:///forum/post/3173542
where
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
very last sentence
http:///forum/post/3173542
where
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
very last sentence
j. crow
Member
Originally Posted by calbert0
http:///forum/post/3173542
where
I think he meant the section of this website where you can buy starfish
It should never be exposed to air while handling.
http:///forum/post/3173542
where
I think he meant the section of this website where you can buy starfish
It should never be exposed to air while handling.
dingus890
Member
I have also heard this to. With my starfish I didn't expose him to air. I really try to not expose any of my aquatic animals to air. I do not think it will harm the starfish. What I have read is the air can get trapped inside the starfish tissue.Also have read this for urchins.
Who knows. I wouldn't worry about it if you get a starfish. Worry more about the care and feeding requirements
Who knows. I wouldn't worry about it if you get a starfish. Worry more about the care and feeding requirements
npage
Member
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfOBqEPX6GM
58 seconds in....
58 seconds in....
truperc
Member
Well, the best I can tell, the starfish exposure to air is mostly myth which seems to be rather pervasively perpetuated on many sites.
It seems there is some questions around certain species to maintain Osmotic stability when exposed to air, but generally no issues arise until after 1-2 hours of exposure.
That said, I do not feel because I looked into a little further, I am now an authority figure on the subject. So I am open to contrary information.
It seems there is some questions around certain species to maintain Osmotic stability when exposed to air, but generally no issues arise until after 1-2 hours of exposure.
That said, I do not feel because I looked into a little further, I am now an authority figure on the subject. So I am open to contrary information.
ophiura
Active Member
Originally Posted by TruPerc
http:///forum/post/3174483
Well, the best I can tell, the starfish exposure to air is mostly myth which seems to be rather pervasively perpetuated on many sites.
It seems there is some questions around certain species to maintain Osmotic stability when exposed to air, but generally no issues arise until after 1-2 hours of exposure.
That said, I do not feel because I looked into a little further, I am now an authority figure on the subject. So I am open to contrary information.
It is a myth, though I would not expose them intentionally for long.
It likely stems from trying to explain the high mortality rate of seastars in captivity. But this is more typically due to inability to adapt to synthetic salt mixes, improper acclimation and osmotic shock.
http:///forum/post/3174483
Well, the best I can tell, the starfish exposure to air is mostly myth which seems to be rather pervasively perpetuated on many sites.
It seems there is some questions around certain species to maintain Osmotic stability when exposed to air, but generally no issues arise until after 1-2 hours of exposure.
That said, I do not feel because I looked into a little further, I am now an authority figure on the subject. So I am open to contrary information.
It is a myth, though I would not expose them intentionally for long.
It likely stems from trying to explain the high mortality rate of seastars in captivity. But this is more typically due to inability to adapt to synthetic salt mixes, improper acclimation and osmotic shock.