Can a starfish get ick??

[DNO]

I was wanting to get a cc star, but right now I have both of my fish in my q-tank because of an ick problem. I'am going to keep my main tank fishless for a while, but in the mean time, I always wanted to get a star and was wondering if it would be ok to put him in their now. I have a 120 gallon FOWLR, spiney box puffer and a maroon clown and misc. crabs and snails. THANKS :D

[ajx22]

...in a word....NOPE!

Don't have the scales.

HTH

[DNO]

What!!! :confused:

[joejdsn]

he meant "No the CC star will not get ick."
however, do you really want a cc star in your tank?
if you have a reef tank, it'll eat EVERYTHING!
:(

[ajx22]

Sorry DNO...

Starfish can't get ICK so you are safe to have it in the tank as long as you're not medicating the tank with anything.

Also...as long as it's a FOWLR tank you're ok...but as joejdsn stated...in a REEF tank...Choc. Chips will eat EVERYTHING in the tank.

Do some research (some provided below) ;) into the starfish and it's needs, and if you have what it takes to care for it...then go for it!

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Protoreaster nodosus - Chocolate Chip Star

Min tank = 30Gal
Easy to keep - hardy
NOT REEF SAFE
Feed items like thawed cocktail shrimp approx. twice/week
Docile - gets along with other fish
Active - will roam around tank...WILL get into ANYTHING and EVERYTHING possible.

HTH - Good Luck,

[DNO]

Cool, thanks a lot everyone for the info I think I'am going to get one. Thanks again.

[ajx22]

No prob...

Just be sure to acclimate it properly!

Good Luck,

[vetman81]

DNO,

I've had a cc star in my FOWLR setup for about 6 months, and I've had no problems. In my opinion, it was a great addition.

[DNO]

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