marble sea star

[cox1378]

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guys what requirement are necessary to keep this sea star???
anyone having experience???please help me out

[marinelife]

The Marble Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.
It is recommended to supplement its diet with small pieces of shrimp, mussel, or flaked food.

[jeremyreef]

it seems marble stars and tile stars are the same thing. :huh: not sure but it looks like mine. here is a pic of it. i drip acclimated it for about 2 hours. i have had it for about 2or3 months and he is doing great. i do not spot feed it, but i feed the tank on the heavy side as is. he seems to have plenty to eat just grazing the rock and sand.

[marinelife]

Those are nice looking Stars either way.

[jeremyreef]

found this info:

This animal requires a long, slow drip acclimation period of no less than 2-1/2 hours in order to properly adjust to the parameters in your new aquarium. It requires the aquarium to maintain a salinity of 1.025 ppm. Lower salinities will shorten the life of this animal.http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/images/spacer.gifOther Common NamesElegant Starfish, Marble Sea Star, Marble Tile Star DescriptionThe Marble Starfish is one of the hardiest of the Starfish family. They are still quite sensitive to changes in pH, temperature, and salinity changes. Fromia require a very long and slow acclimation period prior to introduction into the display aquarium.

Fromia sea stars consume microorganisms and an almost invisible film alga. Because of this, they should be introduced into well established aquaria that has been running no less than 1 year . Fromia starsfish stay relatively small and are better suited for smaller aquariums. DietIf introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little can be done to supplement the Fromia diet as its main sustenance consists of microorganisms and film algae that is invisible to the naked eye. Fromia Starfish are not considered to be good candidates for algae control problems and will likely perish in an aquarium with excessive algae problems. The algae they consume usually grows in only established and seasoned aquariums.