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Ph 8.2“All parameters are perfect”...... list them please to provide adequate help/advice.
Salinity is 1.022. Never have tested alkalinityUnfortunately that's pretty limited testing so doesn't rule out parameters. You could have had an alk or salinity change thats affected him.
Get your salinity up to 1.025, sorry about your starfish haven't had luck with them myself.Salinity is 1.022. Never have tested alkalinity
Ya, I'd like to know exactly how old this system is as well. Actual starfish ( not the brittles or serpents) are rather finicky imo, and demand an established tank . Every time I see a Linkia or Fromia in an LFS I say a little prayer, because I know they likely aren't going to live much longer, unless picked up by an experienced reefer with a magic touch....for the record, had 2 Sand sifters here for 3 years, now I have one, as of a month ago.When you do raise your salinity (which you need to do) do it slowly. Another question is how old your system is?
Unfortunately most star fish are moderate or expert level livestock and many species can have distinct requirements that need to be met just for them to persist in an aquarium (let alone thrive).
As has been suggested above, find out what species you are considering and do some reading on what they need and how to keep them alive before making a purchase. Don't let sales people at an LFS make the decision for you. Take this as a lesson learnt for the future.
Ya, I'd like to know exactly how old this system is as well. Actual starfish ( not the brittles or serpents) are rather finicky imo, and demand an established tank . Every time I see a Linkia or Fromia in an LFS I say a little prayer, because I know they likely aren't going to live much longer, unless picked up by an experienced reefer with a magic touch....for the record, had 2 Sand sifters here for 3 years, now I have one, as of a month ago.
Glad to hear it!Soooo, this tank is about 6mo old, maybe I added him to early but have never had a problem in my old tanks. After an increase in salinity to 1.024 all seams to be well. I have had these stars before and have never had an issue. Thanks for your help