Blue Linckia Sea Star

abell · 05/25/2010, 01:24 AM

Has anyone had any luck with these guys? I think there beautiful but heard there hard to keep. I can't even find what size aquariums they need so any info on them if you have one would be greatly appreciated.

khaosinc · 05/25/2010, 01:34 AM

I've never had a problem with mine. I didn't know anything about them when I ended up with one when buying everything in a guys tank to get some live rock. Been through a couple of tank crashes and still going...

bluestarfish · 05/27/2010, 11:57 PM

I have one in my 220. I've had him for about 6 months now so I'm waiting another 6 before I call it a success. He seems to be happy and is always on the go.

cjtice · 05/28/2010, 05:00 PM

I have had one in my 90g for 1.5 years, and seems fine. He has not really grown much, but he is still kicking.

In January, I lost all my fish and a ton of corals due to a power outage, he survived it and I have no clue how since they are supposed to be super sensitive. I have not done much research about them on what they eat, but I know every time that I put a new frag or something in the tank, he is all over it. Must be going after sponges or something.

Chris

mscarpena · 05/29/2010, 08:29 AM

a 120 with a lot of live rock should be adequate. Make sure you drip acclimate it and get it from some where reputable to ensure it was handled properly on their end.

05/25/2010, 01:24 AM	#1
abell Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pevely MO Posts: 242	Blue Linckia Sea Star Has anyone had any luck with these guys? I think there beautiful but heard there hard to keep. I can't even find what size aquariums they need so any info on them if you have one would be greatly appreciated.

05/25/2010, 01:34 AM	#2
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	I've never had a problem with mine. I didn't know anything about them when I ended up with one when buying everything in a guys tank to get some live rock. Been through a couple of tank crashes and still going... __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.

05/27/2010, 11:57 PM	#3
bluestarfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 227	I have one in my 220. I've had him for about 6 months now so I'm waiting another 6 before I call it a success. He seems to be happy and is always on the go. __________________ Tanks come and go but the passion is forever.

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05/28/2010, 05:00 PM	#4
cjtice Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 303	I have had one in my 90g for 1.5 years, and seems fine. He has not really grown much, but he is still kicking. In January, I lost all my fish and a ton of corals due to a power outage, he survived it and I have no clue how since they are supposed to be super sensitive. I have not done much research about them on what they eat, but I know every time that I put a new frag or something in the tank, he is all over it. Must be going after sponges or something. Chris

05/29/2010, 08:29 AM	#5
mscarpena Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,924	a 120 with a lot of live rock should be adequate. Make sure you drip acclimate it and get it from some where reputable to ensure it was handled properly on their end.