Bristle Starfish: when do worry about survival?

[kitti-fish]

I brought a bottle starfish home yesterday. Did a 30 minute bag float and then an hour of acclimation. As of now, it’s hidden in the rock crevice. It reacts to light but hasn’t moved at all. All other inverts are doing well. Any advice is welcome.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Thats about it, it doesn't do much, it usually stays hidden in the rocks during the day and will scavenge at night.

 

[kitti-fish]

Thats about it, it doesn't do much, it usually stays hidden in the rocks during the day and will scavenge at night.

Do they just go back to their original place? My first time I love my little alien just after my mishap with my urchin in always on edge when I introduce something new.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Mine used to change his 'favorite' spot every so often, it was fun to keep track of.

 

[56longroof]

Try offering a piece of shrimp. That brings mine out almost instantly.

 

[kitti-fish]

Try offering a piece of shrimp. That brings mine out almost instantly.

I’ll try that tonight! Just store bought shrimp will work or something special?

 

[56longroof]

I’ll try that tonight! Just store bought shrimp will work or something special?

I buy fresh at the grocery store deli. A 1/4# will last a long time. I cut it up in small pieces and freeze the remaining.

 

[kitti-fish]

I’ll try that tonight! Just store bought shrimp will work or something special?

I buy fresh at the grocery store deli. A 1/4# will last a long time. I cut it up in small pieces and freeze the remaining.

Shrimp worked! He was hungry! And so was everyone else

 

[KrisReef]

Shrimp worked! He was hungry! And so was everyone else

You got any left? Shrimp does sound good!