starfish falling apart

billford · 01/30/2008, 03:34 PM

hey guys do starfish loose limbs from bad water quality or is it the mantis shrimp the leg is still on the groung so he didnt eat it

Agu · 01/30/2008, 03:53 PM

Both of the above are possibilities, as is osmotic shock if it wasn't properly acclimated.

billford · 01/30/2008, 04:35 PM

Thank you.

01/30/2008, 03:34 PM	#1
billford Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 446	starfish falling apart hey guys do starfish loose limbs from bad water quality or is it the mantis shrimp the leg is still on the groung so he didnt eat it

01/30/2008, 03:53 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Both of the above are possibilities, as is osmotic shock if it wasn't properly acclimated. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

01/30/2008, 04:35 PM	#3
billford Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 446	Thank you.