Harlequin destroying Astrea Stars!!!

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by NittyGritty, Apr 12, 2011.

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  1. NittyGritty

    NittyGritty Millepora

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    I think Im fine. They are a male/female so hopefully mating in time. I got a great deal on the pair and I am willing to feed them whatever they need. If it becomes too much Im sure a fellow reefer will appreciate a hook up.
     
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    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Well one in my 90g cleaned mine in a month or so. It was only an inch big. Going by that a grown one could probably maintain a 200g tank. You can always loan one out... or ask local reefers for their stars. I would pick mine out by the hundreds and give them to my LFS to feed theirs.

    They are awesome additions though. Really cool.
     
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    NittyGritty Millepora

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    For sure, time will tell. I will do what I need to do.
     
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    Powerman Giant Squid

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    People would talk about their little Harleys dragging off some big star fish to a hole and not being seen for days. Other than having them and them and eating only starfish... I have never read how much or how often they need to be fed if you are buying food.
     
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    NittyGritty Millepora

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    I talked with a friend about this very thing. He had a pair for a couple years before he had to break down his tank. He feed them two chocolate chips a month, 1 every two weeks. He had great results from that so I am going to start there.