Decorator Crab vs Sand Sifting Star

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Hawaii777, Feb 27, 2012.

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  1. Hawaii777

    Hawaii777 Astrea Snail

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    I have a good question, I currently have a decorator crab. Will, the decorator crab try to eat my sand sifting star If I go and buy one. I need to buy something that will consume the detritus out of the sand bed...
     
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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Sand sifting stars don't eat detritus, they eat the critters in the sand and leftover food. Then they starve to death. Maybe try a tiger conch, which won't eat the detritus but will eat algae, leftover food, and bury itself to turn over the sand to keep it clean.