So the more research I am doing on these guys, the more I think it may have been a bad purchase. I love the idea of keeping the sand bed clean with the CUC. But my tank is only a couple months old and I’m guessing it’s going to starve. Wanted some second opinions before I decide what to do with him.
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Sand Sifting Starfish
- Thread starter Rossim2i2
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Feed him.
You are right, most starfish starve because folks think they can live off the detritus, algae and scraps in their tanks. They also think that they are algae eaters....most are not...they are meat eaters.
My recommendation is to buy a bunch of clams and freeze them. When you're ready to feed, open up a clam and cut off a chunk and put it into tank water to thaw. Once thawed, feed the starfish. It will "smell" the clam and come to the forceps holding the clam piece. Do this every couple of days and the starfish will live and be happy.
You are right, most starfish starve because folks think they can live off the detritus, algae and scraps in their tanks. They also think that they are algae eaters....most are not...they are meat eaters.
My recommendation is to buy a bunch of clams and freeze them. When you're ready to feed, open up a clam and cut off a chunk and put it into tank water to thaw. Once thawed, feed the starfish. It will "smell" the clam and come to the forceps holding the clam piece. Do this every couple of days and the starfish will live and be happy.