Choc Chip Starfish Diet - Aquarium Advice

blackhorse · 01-11-2008, 06:49 AM

Hey Guys, Just picked up a Choc Chip Starfish and have him in my quarantine tank. I was wondering what to feed him and how you know how much? Also would you recommend frozen food, pellets, etc.?

Sadielynn · 01-11-2008, 08:47 AM

How big is your tank?
How old is your tank?
Is it a reef or FOWLR?
Stars need an established tank that has had no problems , no meds ect...
They also require a bit of a larger tank.As they will scavange for food .
And they will eat corals ....
But you can feed chunks of seafood (shrimps, mussels, squid, fish, ) Try to stay away from brine as this is nutritionally defunct ....Cool little guys tho

austinsdad · 01-13-2008, 06:49 PM

Curious. Why QT a starfish?

Sadielynn · 01-13-2008, 09:26 PM

No reason really other than to observe for disinigration that could foul the tank if not caught ....
Although when you move them over to your display , do not expose to air as this can and is fatal to starfish

01-11-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
blackhorse Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 48	Choc Chip Starfish Diet Hey Guys, Just picked up a Choc Chip Starfish and have him in my quarantine tank. I was wondering what to feed him and how you know how much? Also would you recommend frozen food, pellets, etc.?

01-11-2008, 08:47 AM	#2
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	How big is your tank? How old is your tank? Is it a reef or FOWLR? Stars need an established tank that has had no problems , no meds ect... They also require a bit of a larger tank.As they will scavange for food . And they will eat corals .... But you can feed chunks of seafood (shrimps, mussels, squid, fish, ) Try to stay away from brine as this is nutritionally defunct ....Cool little guys tho __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

01-13-2008, 06:49 PM	#3
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	Curious. Why QT a starfish? __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

01-13-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	No reason really other than to observe for disinigration that could foul the tank if not caught .... Although when you move them over to your display , do not expose to air as this can and is fatal to starfish __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

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