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04-09-2009, 11:52 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Howdy tank mates LOL
 When I put my 10 gal together today.What can I put in the same tank with them? The green death star fish.The store that I bought them from didnt mention anything about how aggressive. LOL 
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04-09-2009, 10:31 PM
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fish out of water
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kingsland, GA
Posts: 544
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what do you mean by the green death star fish?
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04-09-2009, 10:50 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Do you mean a Green Brittle Starfish?
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04-10-2009, 12:46 AM
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fish out of water
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kingsland, GA
Posts: 544
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If you do, they aren't that bad. I had one in a 20 gal for years and it never bothered anything much. I had it in with clown's, chromis, damsels, and tangs. All of which died though.  I couldn't seem to keep fish alive in my last reef to save my life lol |
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04-10-2009, 08:02 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 29
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Hey! yeah Im so new to this website guys.Anyway yeah its the green brittle starfish,and at the last meeting a friend of my told me I should reomove the starfish from my tank ,and Im gonna take is word for it,but thanks for the advice guys! I just dont want to take the chance of losing any of my fish.
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04-17-2009, 07:15 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 18
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They are iffy. I have had reefs for years. Had brittle stars that were just fine... had stars that decided they had a taste for pociliapora. Tastes like 'chicken!"
Best to keep a watchful eye until you know for sure. They typically are a-okay, but keep in mind that they have the potential to be damaging. In my experience, that really goes for just about anything. So, brittle stars are really no more dangerous to add than anything else. I recommend you keep an eye on any new tank addition for a bit until you know they are fine.
Things I have seen become problems (that I can think of off the cuff): Reef safe wrasses, pygmy angels, small hermits, reef-safe crabs (no emerald crabs, etc in my tanks! you can take your chances), brittle stars, non-aggressive corals with an attitude, Tangs, Damsels, etc...
The hard truth is... EVERY new addition is a risk. Treat it that way, and you won't get burned as easily.
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04-17-2009, 07:17 PM
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It's a reef life!!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St Marys, GA
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+1
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04-17-2009, 11:23 PM
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fish out of water
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kingsland, GA
Posts: 544
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I have seen the emerald crabs and damsels become a problem but the only thing I have had an issue with is a brittle star knocking things over. I have a serpent star in my 20 gal that I am going to get rid of soon for a linkia but only because the linkia are out in the open much more.
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04-18-2009, 01:46 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by winnker
I have seen the emerald crabs and damsels become a problem but the only thing I have had an issue with is a brittle star knocking things over. I have a serpent star in my 20 gal that I am going to get rid of soon for a linkia but only because the linkia are out in the open much more.
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Do you think a linkia would be alright in a 20? Seem like they are a pretty built/thick starfish. Might trample over your corals.
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04-26-2009, 08:41 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 29
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My brittle star kicked the bucket. I put him in a 10 gal tank,and he just didnt ,make it. Maybe it wasnt cylcled enough. Anyway those come snd go. I rather keep my fish.
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04-26-2009, 09:00 PM
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It's a reef life!!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St Marys, GA
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Sorry to hear that Shine. Its always hard to lose any animal that is in your care.
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04-27-2009, 11:57 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 29
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It is. I get sad,man but u know what my mom always talks about my tank cause thats really the only fish Ive lost.I barely do water changes,and I just let the tank take its course I guess.My them though for my tank is going to gobies and blennys lol I call it the tank of love hehahah lol lol cause all my fish get along and I dnt have much trouble.( knock on wood LOL) I got jokes heheahah
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