Fromias + linkias?

kybreos · 01/09/2009, 08:39 PM

Anybody have any luck with longentivity for the fromias and or the linkias, please tell your tank size species and length of captivity.

I have had fromias before but not one make it more than a couple months. I have plenty of brittle stars even had a spawning event once. I have had a sand sifting star for 3+ years, I have not tried a linkia yet, but i definately have not had any luck with fromias.

Any help and info is appreciated

Thank you

tkeracer619 · 01/09/2009, 08:46 PM

Unfortunately nobody knows what linkias eat. The larger the system the better but in the end the odds are grim. I added 3 fromia and 2 linkia to my system. Still have 1 fromia and 1 linkia. Both doing well.

A serpent, brittle, or sand sifter would be a better choice. Most of the time the starfish is doomed due to the handling it relieved before you get it.

The longer the tank has been set up the better your odds for survival are.

kybreos · 01/09/2009, 09:05 PM

how long have you had your fromia and linkia,

Currently i have a 180 gallon reef, with about 260 gallons total volume.

tkeracer619 · 01/09/2009, 09:10 PM

I think it has been about 6 months. So not very long at all. The fromia that I have left had an arm melt away... and then healed.

Are you looking for a star with lots of color. An orange serpent though harder to find is probably a better choice. They come in a few different colors. Mine is more of a yellow color with blackish blue spines. They eat meat, so when you feed its like watching a monster from godzilla come out of the rockwork.

woodiecrafts · 01/09/2009, 09:18 PM

The orange star looks great. I have not ever seen one before.

anememoni · 01/10/2009, 08:47 AM

some glasses and raisin scoop on him and it be perfect.

J.R.L. · 01/10/2009, 09:08 AM

ive had my blue linkia for about 8 months or so....first in my 75 then now in my 120

reefrf · 01/10/2009, 09:18 AM

I've had good luck with my Fromia. Well over 6 months so far. For me the key to success besides of course water parameters is drip acclimating your starfish for a very long time. I do it for a minimum for 5 hours.

Ron

E.intheC · 01/10/2009, 10:35 AM

I agree with a longer acclimation time. Linkias really shouldn't be added to any tank that's not huge and that has been around for a long time.

I wonder if the orange serpents are anything like their green cousins. The green ones are known to eat fish at night.. not something I'd want in my tank, obviously

01/09/2009, 08:39 PM	#1
kybreos Snar snar Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pinellas, FL Posts: 929	Fromias + linkias? Anybody have any luck with longentivity for the fromias and or the linkias, please tell your tank size species and length of captivity. I have had fromias before but not one make it more than a couple months. I have plenty of brittle stars even had a spawning event once. I have had a sand sifting star for 3+ years, I have not tried a linkia yet, but i definately have not had any luck with fromias. Any help and info is appreciated Thank you __________________ Simplify, trust me... Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Reef, Apex, Simplicity 320 DC Skimmer, 3 Radions Gen2,1 mp40w, Jebao PP-20, 55g sump, Jebao DCP-15000

01/09/2009, 08:46 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Unfortunately nobody knows what linkias eat. The larger the system the better but in the end the odds are grim. I added 3 fromia and 2 linkia to my system. Still have 1 fromia and 1 linkia. Both doing well. A serpent, brittle, or sand sifter would be a better choice. Most of the time the starfish is doomed due to the handling it relieved before you get it. The longer the tank has been set up the better your odds for survival are. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/09/2009, 09:05 PM	#3
kybreos Snar snar Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pinellas, FL Posts: 929	how long have you had your fromia and linkia, Currently i have a 180 gallon reef, with about 260 gallons total volume. __________________ Simplify, trust me... Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Reef, Apex, Simplicity 320 DC Skimmer, 3 Radions Gen2,1 mp40w, Jebao PP-20, 55g sump, Jebao DCP-15000

01/09/2009, 09:10 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I think it has been about 6 months. So not very long at all. The fromia that I have left had an arm melt away... and then healed. Are you looking for a star with lots of color. An orange serpent though harder to find is probably a better choice. They come in a few different colors. Mine is more of a yellow color with blackish blue spines. They eat meat, so when you feed its like watching a monster from godzilla come out of the rockwork. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/09/2009, 09:18 PM	#5
woodiecrafts Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 414	The orange star looks great. I have not ever seen one before. __________________ Always remember, no matter where you go, there you are. "Buckaroo Banzai" Current Tank Info: 2-75 Gal Mixed Reefs / with T-5 Nova Extremes // 1-10 gal nano reef w/ PC's

01/10/2009, 08:47 AM	#6
anememoni Moved On Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lubbock Posts: 61	some glasses and raisin scoop on him and it be perfect.

01/10/2009, 09:08 AM	#7
J.R.L. Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 529	ive had my blue linkia for about 8 months or so....first in my 75 then now in my 120

01/10/2009, 09:18 AM	#8
reefrf reefrf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 1,026	I've had good luck with my Fromia. Well over 6 months so far. For me the key to success besides of course water parameters is drip acclimating your starfish for a very long time. I do it for a minimum for 5 hours. Ron __________________ RF RIP 150g.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1651699&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Current Tank Info: 250g 72x30x27 (Starphire) Lighting-Giesemann Infiniti 3x250w HQI Phoenix 4T-5's. 75g sump/Reef Octopus SRO5000 Skimmer/ GEO 624 Calcium Reactor. Circulation 3 x MP40QD 1/4 hp Artica

01/10/2009, 10:35 AM	#9
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I agree with a longer acclimation time. Linkias really shouldn't be added to any tank that's not huge and that has been around for a long time. I wonder if the orange serpents are anything like their green cousins. The green ones are known to eat fish at night.. not something I'd want in my tank, obviously __________________ -Eric