Swimzebras
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I'd like to know too, although that seems to be defeating the purpose doesn't it?
Actually, if you do your research on these, you will see that it is not at all uncommon for them to die. In fact, they frequently die in a matter of months as a result of starving to death from having consumed all the available microfauan out of the sandbed. It is extremely rare for them to survive for more than two years. For $12 you can go wrong, these need to be left in the ocean where they can survive long term, not imported into the hobby where they cannot and end up dying of starvation.
you won't know a SS starfish starving until it starts dissolving. i would simply increase the flow in your tank so that detritus is suspended in the water column longer. this will allow more time for your filtration to remove it. much better than killing a starfish.
Oh, ok..........then what would you suggest for good sand sifting?
Now if you were to feed them pellets they wouldnt starve would they or are they in need of more than that?
I have had mine for over a year now, and they have only gotten bigger. I know people who have theirs for 5 years and counting. They will die if they starve, but if you have fish and feed regularly there is no reason for them to starve.
I'm no longer sure whether or not to get one.......are there any better options for sand sifting that are less likely to die?
Great thanks! That would be the same as a yellow watchman goby right?
Awesome! Will he keep it sifted in the lower area too?