I have a small red starfish in my saltwateer tank and I was just wondering whaat I have to feed it and how often. Also, how do I know if it is going to die? Thanks!
2007-07-04 08:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by oOo GINA oOo x 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It would help to know what type of star you have - there are a number of species that are all or partly red, and they don't all do equally well in a tank. I'll put info on some of the more common "red" species below and you'll have to choose the info appropriate for the one you have:
red linikia star: http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=352&parent_category=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4 , http://www.marinedepotlive.com/burgundy-linckia-sea-star---linkia-species-inverts--stars.html - these need a film of algae on rocks, glass, etc. on which they feed - only add to a mature tank
red fromia star: http://www.tropicalfishoutlet.com/Invertspecies.asp?InvertSubCategoryID=186&InvertType= - target feed occasionally with plankton, shrimp, clam, mussels, squid, etc., it will also eat some algae
red general star: http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=353&parent_category=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4 - target feed with plankton, shrimp, clam, mussels, squid, etc. several times per week - caution! this star is not reef safe and it will eat corals, shrimp, small fish, etc.
red serpent star: http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=665&parent_category=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4 - not necessary to feed as long as there are fish in the tank, or target feed occasionally with plankton, shrimp, clam, mussels, squid, etc.
If none of these seems to be what you have, see this website for additional species (also see the section in the index at the top on seastar feeding): http://www.wetwebmedia.com/seastars.htm
2007-07-04 17:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a red linkia star fish. Feed it algae. Mussels or oysters will do later.
2007-07-04 17:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by ˝ ˘˙˚ĐǻŕķŁōſď ˘˙˚˝ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most starfish live on algae and plankton, corals, anemones, shellfish, and sea cucumbers. These maybe difficult and expensive to get. Your best bet is to: 1) Hire someone who specializes in aquariums and fish to come out and manage your tank for you. This way you get to enjoy your pets and not have to worry about killing them.
2)Then research about your pets in books, where you will get factual information about them, until you feel more confident in this area and are able to care for them yourself.
2007-07-04 16:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Greek Goddess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your starfish is small, I suggest Algae, If it is big, then you could feed it mussel, clams and oysters...
2007-07-04 15:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by tennismaster16666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends what kind of star it is, i'm going to think that it's a red linkia (most common) and i would advise tuching a peice of meat: clam, mussel, fish, away in a spot where he frequents. just a little sliver of food will last about a week or two.
2007-07-04 15:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
small ones feed on algae and the big ones feed on crustaceans, such as mussels,oysters,clams. the best to feed a adult is a mussel.
2007-07-04 15:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by RenjiXRukiaFan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% with coppers answer
2007-07-05 02:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by michael_j_p_42503 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋