toadstool leather with chocolate chip star?

[a;lksdjf]

For context, I have a 150 gallon tank that is currently fish and inverts only, a chocolate chip star among them. Aside from that, nothing in the tank would pick at corals and my lights would support it. Today I had someone offer me a truly massive toadstool leather that has far outgrown his tank and I am very interested in it. The starfish is definitely rehome-able and I can sump him as well, but I really like the look of him in the tank. Would a chocolate chip star really go after a massive colony like this? Second pic was taken back in march.

 

[FUNGI]

would you want to risk an awesome leather like that?

 

[a;lksdjf]

would you want to risk an awesome leather like that?

No, I'm just unfamiliar with the grazing habits of stars and wasn't sure if they avoided potentially toxic ones. Would hate to see a huge mature colony like that die because of poor planning

 

[i cant think]

For context, I have a 150 gallon tank that is currently fish and inverts only, a chocolate chip star among them. Aside from that, nothing in the tank would pick at corals and my lights would support it. Today I had someone offer me a truly massive toadstool leather that has far outgrown his tank and I am very interested in it. The starfish is definitely rehome-able and I can sump him as well, but I really like the look of him in the tank. Would a chocolate chip star really go after a massive colony like this? Second pic was taken back in march.

Yes, a chocolate chip star would gladly munch on that.

I would get rid of the starfish first and then put that leather dead centre of the tank personally.

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, a chocolate chip star would gladly munch on that.

+1 Definitely this, lol.

 

[Ordovician_Reef]

For context, I have a 150 gallon tank that is currently fish and inverts only, a chocolate chip star among them. Aside from that, nothing in the tank would pick at corals and my lights would support it. Today I had someone offer me a truly massive toadstool leather that has far outgrown his tank and I am very interested in it. The starfish is definitely rehome-able and I can sump him as well, but I really like the look of him in the tank. Would a chocolate chip star really go after a massive colony like this? Second pic was taken back in march.

A chocolate chip star can chew through glass up to 1/2 inch in thickness and eat you while you sleep! They generally will eat the children first of there are any in the home!

 

[blaxsun]

A chocolate chip star can chew through glass up to 1/2 inch in thickness and eat you while you sleep! They generally will eat the children first of there are any in the home!

Behold: the mortal enemy of the chocolate chip starfish...


Actual size.

 

[i cant think]

Behold: the mortal enemy of the chocolate chip starfish...


Actual size.

The killer of all stars!

I still can’t figure out how a shrimp that small can kill 3cm of starfish daily.

 

[blaxsun]

The killer of all stars! I still can’t figure out how a shrimp that small can kill 3cm of starfish daily.

I'm just glad they're restricted to the ocean...

 

[DeniseAndy]

Note for you, if you have to travel any distance with that leather, be careful. The large ones do not travel well. They spit out so much gunk when moving them that they really kill themselves. Not immediately, but they will deteriorate quickly. They smell awful also.

I have moved a few and almost always ended up fragging them to save pieces. Those frags did really well for the most part.

So, my suggestion (although have not tried this, just feel it would be better as I did not do this and had lots of loss)...

Make sure the water you use matches the tank water as best you can. When you take it out its current tank, put in a bucket with an iodine dip. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Move to new bucket of saltwater. If you have less than 30 min drive, get going and transfer to a new bucket of water immediately when you get home.
Option: Let this guy have its own tank for a bit to recover (sump will work if you have room. If it still looks great and water is clear, move to your tank or qt tank (not sure of your set up).
If you have a longer commute, bring as many buckets as you can to move it every 30 minutes or maybe less. Seriously, they slime the water so fast.

When you get home, place as you wish. Keep an eye on it closely, because it will continue to slime for a while (week maybe) and you need to protect the other tank inhabitants. Take out any dying parts.

Good luck! Looks like a beauty.