Need some advice for my bristle starfish

[caja66]

I am searching for anyone with some advice for my bristle starfish. We have had him for a few years, I am not sure of his exact age really, but approximately 3 months ago he lost two legs. I checked my salt and it was low, corrected the problem and have stayed on it. But now the other day he lost another leg, which was a good strong leg. He is now down to two legs. I have been told that he would grow back his legs, but I have seen no signs of growth yet. Can someone tell me if this is a death process or if they know anything about it? "Henry" is one of my favorites and I can't stand to see him losing all of his legs. Any information someone can give me would be most appreciated. Thanks.

[Lutrah]

Mine did the same at about 4 years. I'm sure it's just old age and nothing you did. Mine got to about 10" in his prime, then started losing sections down to stumps... Then passed on as a small disk without legs. Sounds like yours had a good run and is in the process of his final adventure.

[caja66]

That's what I am afraid of. I get so attached to all creatures and I can hardly bear to watch him basically fall apart, no pun intended. Thanks, I think you are probably right.

[Twitterbait]

Check other things too, other parms may affect his health. i had mine down to the disk and a 1" leg stub. now he has grown back all his legs and is doing fine. what are the parms and what tank mates does he have? do you feed him anything?