Apparently, the live sand that I used for substrate contained a few unwelcome inhabitants that attacked the Starfish.
Will the Starfish survive? I know that some species of Starfish can regenerate limbs, but I have been unable to find out if this particular type can (Fromia milleporella).
2007-03-12 07:06:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Starfish lose arms when the nitrites/nitrates and ammonia levels are too high. I recommend doing a 25% water change if you haven't done that recently or on a regular basis (once/month) since starting up your aquarium.
2007-03-12 07:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gary D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Red Sea Starfish
2016-12-12 09:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by vaibahv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All starfish can regenerate limbs but I would worry about the bacteria or parasites that did it you should call a spcialist and see if there is some way to get rid of them
2007-03-12 07:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by cuetee220 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sad to say, but it doesn't sound good. I had a chocolate chip star fish for nearly a year and then all of a sudden it quit eating and then lost it's limbs one by one. It didn't make it and I removed what was left of him so he wouldn't contaminate my tank any more than it already did.
Then I had a sand sifting star fish, it too started loosing limbs one by one. It didn't make it either. I was affraid it would contaminate my tank and removed it. If it looks like yours is going to loose another limb, I would remove it before it ruins your system. Good luck and hope your lil guy makes it.
2007-03-12 07:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by TJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It generally lives alone, but if the aquarium is large enough to support more than one, it will tolerate others of its own species. It requires a mature tank with algae and is generally fairly self-sufficient in the aquarium, finding enough micro-organisms and detritus to scavenge if live rock is present. . It is intolerant of copper-based medications and high levels of nitrate, and is very sensitive to changes in specific gravity, temperature, salinity and pH of the water, and oxygen levels. Avoid exposing a Red Starfish to air or sudden salinity changes, as this is detrimental to its health, often resulting in bacterial infections and necrosis of an arm, or possible death.
2007-03-12 07:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First find out what is attacking your starfish.
After that it will take up to a year to grow back the limbs it lost.
2007-03-12 07:13:27 · answer #6 · answered by enixman_2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what all is in your tank need more info
2007-03-12 07:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by douglas R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any FISH in your tank and if so , what are they???
Do you have any CRABS in your tank and what kind are they???
2007-03-12 07:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe
2007-03-12 07:14:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋