Sand Sisters

[aquafreak]

I am thinking of introducing some Sand Sisters (starfish) to my tank. How tough are they to maintain as it is new?

Thanks

 

[BillyZ]

sand sisters? Do you mean sand siFters? Don't think I've ever heard of sand sisters before.

 

[aquafreak]

yea, thanks. sifters then i think. starfish.

 

[quarryshark]

They feed on worms and pods found in the sand. They do better in established tanks, but even then they deplete the sand fauna. In a 44 gallon I would be concerned that it was getting enough to eat. JMO

 

[Fenix]

They do eat themself hungry because they eat all of the life in your sand bed.

I would get a fighting conch instead.

 

[aquafreak]

Thanks. This is the primary option available to me right now. What would be a good food for them? How 'hardy' are they? This reef gig is different -- it's even pretty difficult when it's cycled.

 

[4enzix]

my SS star is doing great in my 32 gal tank.. but i have fairly deep sand... its rarely commin up for lack of food