Choc Chip Starfish - Aquarium Advice

blackhorse · 01-11-2008, 03:41 PM

I have been reading that Choc Chip Starfish can kill snails and small fish. Since I have both in my aquarium would it be a good idea to return the Starfish to my LFS. I asked the guy at my LFS about this specifically and he said the only thing I have to worry about is other fish attacking the starfish. I don't want to have to keep replacing my cleaning crew.

Sadielynn · 01-11-2008, 03:43 PM

I dont think they will go after crabs or fish unless the fish is sick . Snails OTOH may be ... if this is for a reef tank then you will need to def need to get rid of the CC star as they ae not reef safe .

**lando** · 01-11-2008, 07:20 PM

Like most stars...the CC is an opportunistic feeder. It is very possible it will eat whatever it gets on top of. While they do actively "hunt" like a preditor, they will certainly eat whatever meals come their way. CC are also climbers. They tend to move over the rockwork in a tank and cause rock slides if your LR is not stable. Personally, I would get rid of it.

**melosu58** · 01-12-2008, 03:22 PM

I`m assuming since this is in the FOWLR forum then you wont be having any corals. We are OK there but I`ve never had mine go after crabs or snails. I`m sure though that anything is possible.

bheusmann · 03-30-2008, 09:52 PM

just to add my experience with a CC, I had a number of snails and fish in my tank. I also had a lobster and I found the CC eating most things in my tank. I turned the light on one morning and the CC had the lobster on it's back eating it's tail. I'll never get another one. Just my $0.02.

-Bryan

blindskate · 04-02-2008, 09:13 AM

I had one for like 3 days and my fish ate him...

01-11-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
blackhorse Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 48	Choc Chip Starfish I have been reading that Choc Chip Starfish can kill snails and small fish. Since I have both in my aquarium would it be a good idea to return the Starfish to my LFS. I asked the guy at my LFS about this specifically and he said the only thing I have to worry about is other fish attacking the starfish. I don't want to have to keep replacing my cleaning crew.

01-11-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	I dont think they will go after crabs or fish unless the fish is sick . Snails OTOH may be ... if this is for a reef tank then you will need to def need to get rid of the CC star as they ae not reef safe . __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-11-2008, 07:20 PM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Like most stars...the CC is an opportunistic feeder. It is very possible it will eat whatever it gets on top of. While they do actively "hunt" like a preditor, they will certainly eat whatever meals come their way. CC are also climbers. They tend to move over the rockwork in a tank and cause rock slides if your LR is not stable. Personally, I would get rid of it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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03-30-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
bheusmann Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 14	just to add my experience with a CC, I had a number of snails and fish in my tank. I also had a lobster and I found the CC eating most things in my tank. I turned the light on one morning and the CC had the lobster on it's back eating it's tail. I'll never get another one. Just my $0.02. -Bryan

04-02-2008, 09:13 AM	#6
blindskate Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA BEACH Posts: 182 Images: 8	I had one for like 3 days and my fish ate him...