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03/28/2017, 09:36 AM
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Asterina Starfish
Hi all,
I am a junior in college doing research with Asterina starfish. I chose this species because they are easy to maintain and most aquarists are eager to get rid of them. However, the local aquarist that I get them from has introduced shrimp into the aquarium and has a dwindling population. I was wondering if anyone knows of any places to get them, or if anyone is looking to get rid of them. I am willing to pay shipping for as many as possible. Thank you! |
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03/28/2017, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: MD
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Inland aquatics actually sells them but they have a $50 flat rate shipping charge.
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Back after a 13yr hiatus--much to my wife's dismay. Though she sure loves looking at the tank and feeding the fish! Current Tank Info: Reefer 450 seed tank for the retirement 315gal Reef Savvy build. |
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03/28/2017, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: North Carolina
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Maybe your research can finally put an end to the potential "myths" associated with asternia starfish or the proper identification of the specific species... Certain species have been thought to eat corals,etc.. so all are lumped into the get it out of my tank hysteria..
I'm happy to have them in my tank and have never had an issue
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03/28/2017, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Call your lfs. They might have them in their live Rock tank. Tell them you are doing a paper for school, they will most likely let you have them for free.
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03/28/2017, 11:23 AM
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Recovering Detritophobe
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cary, NC
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If you have a few, put them in a tank and wait and you will have plenty in a few days. You should easily be able to create your own supply. Or are you looking for additional species/populations?
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If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles |
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03/28/2017, 12:01 PM
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Obligate Feeder Obsessed
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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it might also be helpful to check out the local sections, see if there is a saltwater club in your area. they may have other members able to help contribute specimens.
failing that the want to buy and want to trade sections here might be of some help.
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[Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit. |
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03/28/2017, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zuehl, Texas
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If you lived in San Antonio, I could lend you a bunch
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03/28/2017, 02:03 PM
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Grizzled & Cynical
 Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Stamford, CT
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Find another local reefkeeper! BTW, are you attempting to test one specific species, or just lumping them all in together?
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Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs |
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03/28/2017, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Mine eat zoas. I used to keep a Harlequin but I think he passed on because I have had a population increase lately
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180g reef 40g sump 250# LR 10 54w T5. 2 Nasos, sailfin, regal tang, coral beauty, powder blue, yellow tang, melanarus wrasse, 2 chromis, foxface, clownfish, LPS, various shrimps |
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