Sand Sifting Starfish

[subman jr.]

Mine is awesome he comes out a lot. He cleans my sand really good and I like him.

[hfp75]

Originally Posted by subman jr.

Mine is awesome he comes out a lot. He cleans my sand really good and I like him.

Once again how big is your tank?

[Coralgurl]

Mines a 180 gl dt with an an 80 gl sump

[whatcaneyedo]

I've observed two local friends keep them for at least a year, perhaps several in their 250gal and 500gal tanks. My own attempt in 120gal was a failure. I think it was dead after a month. That was a few years ago and I haven't purchased another one since.

[reefbyremote]

I have tried 2 in a mature 90 g and both starved. They lost legs one at a time until they simply disappeared. I will not buy another.

[hfp75]

After reading a few more opinions with tank specs... (which helps)

I will be taking it back and trading it back in........ Oh well...

THX...

I guess in a 24g Nano....

maybe a brittle starfish.....

???

or are they all out?

[Wayne]

Brittle star should be ok... You may have to target feed though. I had mine in a 29g and he was quite large.