Double statfish

[king8808]

Ok so a friend of mine has a couple double star fish but he is worried because one is getting like red and white spots on the top of him what is that he wants to know

 

[melosu58]

Alot of starfish can not be exposed to air. Not sure about this one but that very well could be the problem.

 

[king8808]

Ok so will the spots go away will the star survive I mean I can't find info on me and I looked everywhere

 

[melosu58]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if it is one of the stars that can not be exposed to air then there is no hope. You`ll know because he will get wrinkly and fall apart. What kind of star is that. I`ve never seen that kind before.

 

[king8808]

Called a double star

 

[melosu58]

Yes it should not be exposed to air. It is very difficult to maintain.

Double Sea Star

 

[king8808]

My friend said he did the research before he bought the star and it was never exposed to air

 

[king8808]

He also stated he acclimation him slowly to the tank as directed as well

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

I doubt there's a way to ensure it was never exposed to air in the catching/selling process. Also most stars like this need huge tanks that are very mature to survive. If your friend has 2 I hope they have a few hundred gallons and lbs of LR/sand.

 

[king8808]

He has a tank I could only dream of having lol and so much richer then me