Anyone keep Crinoid Feather Star?

Avast Marine · 11/26/2006, 05:55 PM

Saw them today at the wholesalers at 12" and man they we beautiful.....like this...

But even more red.

Anyone keep them?

Chaotic Reefer4u · 11/26/2006, 05:58 PM

awesome...

Avast Marine · 11/26/2006, 06:08 PM

I know, it was painful to walk away. I couldn't buy without doing heavy research, things this nice are usually poisenous, eat coral, cold water etc, etc.....heavy plankton feeders etc, etc...

caynus · 11/26/2006, 06:40 PM

I have kept several, and they have all perished within 1 or 2 months. They require perfect water parameters and are often picky feeders.
As mentioned by dandy they can also give you some unexpected surprises. Theres not enough research on them in the reef hobby yet, and you may get one that eats corals, is poisonous etc, all the things mentioned above. They are gorgeous animals, but really only left to experienced reefers. Maybe in a few years time we will know more.

By the way, excellent job walking away, many people in this hobby buy things on impulse, only to have it die or have something shocking go wrong. This really isn't the hobby to buy things on a whim, not only because of the price, but more importantly because of the delicate and often rare nature of the animals.
Hope this helped you out,
Caynus

Avast Marine · 11/26/2006, 06:54 PM

Thanks caynus, that is good info. I doubt I will go back but, in the future I would consider one. I would like to know more about them and their husbandry if anyone else has had them as well?

billsreef · 11/26/2006, 08:14 PM

They are heavy plankton feeders. To make it even worse, they are known to be very selective about what plankton they eat. Best to leave them in the sea, or at least don't buy any and thereby promote thier import.

reefez · 11/26/2006, 08:21 PM

They need to be left in the ocean..

chip721 · 11/27/2006, 09:28 AM

Dandy, what wholesaler are you visiting in NOVA? Roozen's Nursery will have Crinoids occasionally. They are beautiful to look at, but I'd never bring one home. I was disappointed they were even offering them for sale. As others have said, they're best left in the ocean.

11/26/2006, 05:55 PM	#1
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Anyone keep Crinoid Feather Star? Saw them today at the wholesalers at 12" and man they we beautiful.....like this... But even more red. Anyone keep them? __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

11/26/2006, 05:58 PM	#2
Chaotic Reefer4u ♥Acropora Aficionado♥ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollister,Ca. Posts: 5,163	awesome... __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy all things living, never take anything for granted, you just never know when your number might be up... Current Tank Info: * 90g. Reef Ready TruVu tank with 30g. Platinum Filtration Series Sump SpS Acro enthusiast *

11/26/2006, 06:08 PM	#3
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	I know, it was painful to walk away. I couldn't buy without doing heavy research, things this nice are usually poisenous, eat coral, cold water etc, etc.....heavy plankton feeders etc, etc... __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

11/26/2006, 06:54 PM	#5
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Thanks caynus, that is good info. I doubt I will go back but, in the future I would consider one. I would like to know more about them and their husbandry if anyone else has had them as well? __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

11/26/2006, 08:14 PM	#6
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	They are heavy plankton feeders. To make it even worse, they are known to be very selective about what plankton they eat. Best to leave them in the sea, or at least don't buy any and thereby promote thier import. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

11/26/2006, 06:40 PM	#4
caynus Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 77	I have kept several, and they have all perished within 1 or 2 months. They require perfect water parameters and are often picky feeders. As mentioned by dandy they can also give you some unexpected surprises. Theres not enough research on them in the reef hobby yet, and you may get one that eats corals, is poisonous etc, all the things mentioned above. They are gorgeous animals, but really only left to experienced reefers. Maybe in a few years time we will know more. By the way, excellent job walking away, many people in this hobby buy things on impulse, only to have it die or have something shocking go wrong. This really isn't the hobby to buy things on a whim, not only because of the price, but more importantly because of the delicate and often rare nature of the animals. Hope this helped you out, Caynus

11/26/2006, 08:21 PM	#7
reefez Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 845	They need to be left in the ocean.. __________________ So many hobbies..So little time.. Current Tank Info: 125gal. 30gal. sump Octopus 3000 skimmer. Monster sailfin tang, purple Tang, yellow tang, Copperband Butterfly, Coral Beauty, Marine Beta, Pair of Vanuatu Tomato Clowns BB With 170lbs. LR

11/27/2006, 09:28 AM	#8
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	Dandy, what wholesaler are you visiting in NOVA? Roozen's Nursery will have Crinoids occasionally. They are beautiful to look at, but I'd never bring one home. I was disappointed they were even offering them for sale. As others have said, they're best left in the ocean.