StarFish problems

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by johngalt, Nov 19, 2004.

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  1. johngalt

    johngalt Plankton

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    I recently started a reef and everything is going good. I introduced a red starfish (incorrectly) and he hid a couple days and lost part of a leg. One of my cleaner shrimp was near it, the next day the shrimp was dead. Do starfish emit a toxin when injured?
     
    johngalt, Nov 19, 2004
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  2. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Hi johngalt! Welcome to 3Reef! Karma for you poor shrimp

    I don't really know about the toxins.....anyone else??? What kind of star is it?
     
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  3. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

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    I've never read that starfish were toxic. Your tank should be fine. Is it a linkia?


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    mmakay, Nov 21, 2004
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  4. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Oh, I just had a thought, are you sure the shrimp was dead ...could it possibly have been a molted exoskeleton?
     
    Birdlady, Nov 21, 2004
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