Invertebrates - Fromia star dying?

Print Page | Close Window

Fromia star dying?

Printed From: Utah Reefs
Category: Specialized Discussion
Forum Name: Invertebrates
Forum Description: This is the place to ask questions about invertebrates.
URL: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57737
Printed Date: December 04 2024 at 12:00pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Fromia star dying?

Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Subject: Fromia star dying?
Date Posted: July 11 2012 at 3:10pm

For the past few weeks my fromia stars legs look like they are withering away. I first assumed something was pecking him so i moved him into the refugium but its getting worse. I found alot of conflicting info on the net about the cause, could it be shock from ph/oxygen changes, is it starving? Theres in plenty to graze on in the fuge and it gets more than enough light, but also has some rock to hide in to escape the light. Not sure what the next move is, any suggestions?

Replies:

Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: July 11 2012 at 3:31pm

More than likely...starving. I've only seen Fromia stars do well in very mature VERY large tanks (300g or more.)

Not to be callous, but if you decide to part with it before it goes all the way, please let me know as I have a harlequin pair with the female carrying babies.