starfish reproduction

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  1. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    I have two sandsifters in my tank. Lately they have been on top is each other constantly. I did not know if they are possibly mating?
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yep they are
     
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  3. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    thanks. any idea if they lay eggs or what? thanks.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    The gametes are released in to the water and fertilized there. From there, they free float around until they can stick to something. Those that stick have a greater chance of survival. Those that float get eaten. Then they change from bilaterally symetrical to radially symetrical and PRESTO!!!! You have a starfish. Something like that.
     
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  5. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Maybe out of the many possible babies, I will see one of the little guys one day. But I won't hold my breath.
     
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