Starfish loosing it arm

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by KPG007

If you have the same one as I have, you're fine. I forget the name, but mine is very similar to the one called a 'Dalmation Linckia Star' off of this site. My guy looses arms on occasion too, but it's nothing to do with starving. Because of their size (about 2-3 inches accross with skinny arms) they can get enough food in an aquarium.

No offence, but if you don't know what species, how can you have any idea what diet is necessary for it so survive?

How do you know that your specimens loss of limbs isn't related to a dietary deficiency?

Plus, without knowing how your two systems compare, how can you offer any reassurance to someone else?

just an FYI, it often takes a year or more for death by starvation...
took my red fromia about 14 month.