Large Bristal Star

[J58442]

Just starting my 100 Gallon Reff Tank-Have afew Live Rock that came with it and a Huge (at least 19 inches) Green Bristal Star I am about o start adding Live Rock and other things--- MY Question--Will my starting tank be safe with it? It stretche out more then the with of my tank

[psiico]

Green and that big? I'm no expert but from what I've read it'll eat your fish.

[kmk2307]

hey J58442,

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Usually the green brittle starfish are considered risky at best. They may attempt to eat resting fish / anything they can catch. Unless you plan on keeping large, strong fish, I would be worried about the brittle starfish being present. On another note, if there are already animals in the tank be careful adding live rock. An ammonia spike from die-off on the rock could kill any animals in the tank.

Here is a good introductory article:
http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1

Kevin

[J58442]

Originally posted by kmk2307
hey J58442,

<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central</b></i></big></big>

Usually the green brittle starfish are considered risky at best. They may attempt to eat resting fish / anything they can catch. Unless you plan on keeping large, strong fish, I would be worried about the brittle starfish being present. On another note, if there are already animals in the tank be careful adding live rock. An ammonia spike from die-off on the rock could kill any animals in the tank.

Here is a good introductory article:
http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1

Kevin

[J58442]

Will it harm any Live Rocks that I will soo be adding? Can I just keep it till I start to add fish?--How much should I sell it for? Thanks