Linkia Starfish- Sick?
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Topic: Linkia Starfish- Sick?
Posted By: smQQkin
Subject: Linkia Starfish- Sick?
Date Posted: March 01 2004 at 12:03pm
A few days ago I purchased an Orange Linkia Starfish... This morning I came in and his tips were curled back... He has only moved about 1-2". I am concerned that he is sick . Does anyone have any input or ideas on how to diagnose this critter?
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Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: March 01 2004 at 12:04pm
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I think the key to keeping these delicate star fish is a slow acclimation. How did you acclimate him? I'm not sure there is anything you can do for him at this point. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: smQQkin
Date Posted: March 01 2004 at 12:18pm
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Jake... thanks for replying. I acclimated him for about 30min... Then slowly added some water from my tank. I am not really sure what else I can do for the guy |
. I'm hoping he's just adjusting- however, I'm thinking the worst because his energy level has dropped dramitically.Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: March 01 2004 at 12:42pm
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I have heard that some stars, like Linkia sp., should never be removed from the water. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: smQQkin
Date Posted: March 02 2004 at 9:06am
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My starfish is still alive and kicking Thanks to all who gave input. I will keep posting if anything changes. |
. Maybe he just had the blues yesterday.