New Orange linckia starfish

[racsoh]

Hi, all.

Today I added an orange linckia starfish. When I put it in, it kinda of felt in the space that you see in the picture, and then it retreated the a few of the arms a little bit more. Since then it hasn't moved.

Any advices/ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[bluemon]

it’s probably acclimating.

But in the long term, it will most likely wither away and die

Linkia starfish starve to death in our aquarium

 

[racsoh]

it’s probably acclimating.

But in the long term, it will most likely wither away and die

Linkia starfish starve to death in our aquarium

Oh man, I hope it makes it. Thanks

 

[bluemon]

Oh man, I hope it makes it. Thanks

Good luck!

You would be one of the handful of aquarists to do so if it stays alive for more than a year!

 

[Elira_6301]

Hate to be a bummer, but I had a blue one that only lasted a month in pristine conditions. It just dumped his belly one day and died.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

interesting- why do these guys die so easily? adjust don’t do well in captivity? Why?

 

[ScottJazz]

They eat film algae and typically need a mature reef. I’ve read some spot feed them mastick. I have a blue linkia that I’ve had for 2 months and have tried to spot feed it. It’s not usually eager to take that food but eventually does.

 

[racsoh]

Good luck!

You would be one of the handful of aquarists to do so if it stays alive for more than a year!

My other starfish, have made it. They're all happy and thriving. Let's hope for the best. Thanks