Stars most feared by clams

Casino · #1 01/11/2004, 06:28 AM

Which of the sea stars cannot be kept with any species of clam? Thanks.

Casino · #2 01/12/2004, 05:56 PM

Leopardshark · #3 01/12/2004, 05:58 PM

probably all except linkias, but IÂ´m not really sure.
Maybe green brittle stars are ok since I have a friend who has both with success.
Choco chips are a no go in this situation
Marco

Casino · #4 01/13/2004, 06:22 AM

What about serpent stars and fancy tiger stripped?

Leopardshark · #5 01/13/2004, 11:43 AM

Well, I canÂ´t say for sure, but if I were you I wouldnÂ´t take the risk, for me it is not an option to loose a clam for a star.
Why donÂ´t you try linkias?? they are much prettier than any other and are reefsafe
Marco

jokermgp · #6 01/14/2004, 08:47 AM

I've got two serpent stars in a tank with three clams and they aren't bothering them at all. The only serpent/brittle stars that I would trust are green brittle starts. And I don't trust them with anything .

Cheers...Michael

Casino · #7 01/15/2004, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jokermgp
The only serpent/brittle stars that I would trust are green brittle stars

Did you meant to type wouldnt ?

Leopardshark · #8 01/16/2004, 12:59 AM

No, he is saying he WOULD.
IMHO, I WOULDNÂ´T.
Marco

jokermgp · #9 01/16/2004, 07:17 AM

right. sorry. I meant to say that I WOULDN"T trust green brittle stars with clams. Or anything else for that matter....

Sorry about the typo.

Cheers...Michael

Leopardshark · #10 01/16/2004, 11:17 AM

Ohh, just read the next sentence.
Marco

hwynboy · #11 01/16/2004, 01:03 PM

I put a new orange linkia in my tank last night and in a few minutes I looked and he was sitting on my teardrop clam....I FREAKED OUT I jumped over in the tank practically and yanked him out. He is now on the OTHER side of the tank on the glass...man did that make me nervous.

eross13 · #12 01/16/2004, 04:02 PM

I have a blue linka with two clams, no problems. Yet

Leopardshark · #13 01/16/2004, 10:26 PM

Blue linkias are no threat to corals or clams.
Red, orange or purple "linkias" (I remember reading somewhere that they are not true linkias) are a threat to corals or may be a threat to corals or clams.
Marco

frog_toad_99 · #14 01/17/2004, 01:31 AM

orange Linckia? I think you are speaking of Echinaster luzonicus which is orange and should not bother your clam. Good luck

Leopardshark · #15 01/18/2004, 01:36 PM

I really donÂ´t know the scientific name of the other "linkias" but they are not reef safe, in some cases you could be lucky but they are indeed a risk.
Marco

drue131 · #16 02/13/2004, 10:24 PM

I have 5 clams a blue linka orange linka and a small orange star fish the longest I have had any of them is 6 weeks down to 2 weeks for the orange linka. No problem yet.

drmooncricket · #17 02/15/2004, 12:54 AM

i have a black brittle, a green serpent, a basket star and a sand sifter in with mine.... no problems

Julio · #18 02/15/2004, 10:55 AM

i have two linkias in my tank and they crawl all over my clams all the time with no problem, this is the first time i have heard fo linkias being a threat to clams.

hmoore · #19 02/17/2004, 10:25 PM

I had a green brittle star for a couple of years with clams. I had no problems with him and my clams. And he was huge! I just got sick of him crawling over corals (and clams) when I fed the tank so I gave him to a buddy. Other than that, he posed no threat.

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