Is a Knobby Starfish reef safe?

by **jennyg49** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:38 pm

My lfs just sold me a bright red one. He said while the chocolate star isn't that this guy is. BUT this site (see link) says he's not.... anyone have one of these in your tank?

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03 ... arent_id=4

by **blueshoes2208** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:12 pm

from what ive seen about star fish, most thicker bodied ones arent, like the chocolate chip and the red knob african, the skinny ones are most likely the more reef safe stars, There is a slight possiblity that they sold you it just to get rid of it, idk, if nobody on here is able to answer your question, every question i have ever had has been answered via the 'contact us' link at liveaquaria, they reply in 1 day but its the weekend so idk.

My guess: not reef safe, thats just me though... good luck

by **jweb** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:22 am

Here is my rule of thumb:

If it looks like coral or has striking colors or crazy (out of the ordinary) frills to it, don't buy it for a reef tank.

There are some exceptions to this rule, but most of the time it is right on the money.

by **fihsboy** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:28 am

agreed with Jweb.

Look at EVERY organism on reefs........nudis.......octopus.......slugs.....everything thats got insane colors..........poison........its a warning for you. Those guys will eat polyps. How about a basket star? They are cool. :)

by **puffedupseagull** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:08 am

LOOK REAL HARD. NOT WORTH HAVING A STAR THAT WILL WIPE EVERYTHING OUT OVER NIGHT

by **saltwaterpimp** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:25 pm

I have been told anty starfish with spines,bumps ect, STAY AWAY.

by **lionlord3502** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:42 am

go with a linka or a nice red or ornge blittal star reef safe and a lot more active. my lfs has 3 ornge britle stars in there show tank.

Is a Knobby Starfish reef safe?

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