Brown Starfish

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by coldshot, Jul 5, 2009.

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    On the second I bought a brown starfish and since it is an invert the lady at the store told me just a temp accl would be fine...the star has went uner a rock and has since moved to another rock..last night I was up all night and he went nowhere! Just stayed under the rock...I called her at home this morning and she told me her tank was at 1.018 and mine stays at 1.024...Is this guy getting used to such a dramatic and sudden change or will he die from the change?
    Danny
     
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    what are the characteristics of a brown? are they hiders, nocturnal? also as you questioned, could just be acclimating to your tank
     
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  3. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    nocturnal
     
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  4. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    if it didnt move. its prbably still adjusting or has found sufficient eats where it is now and will move on maybe. im no expert , just tryin to rationalize its behavior. good luck danny

    guy
     
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  5. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Does it look like a chocolate chip cookie? I have two of these and they rarely move. My red ones are more active. And I thought that I had read somewhere that fish stores keep there salt levels low cause of parasites. But I think he will be fine. Besides what can you do now?
     
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