New Star

[arathorn1959]

Got a Red general star on Fri. Am wondering if they areas hardy as lfs says they are?

Have 120 gal fowlr tank 6mos old.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

[ophiuroid]

Well, no star is "hardy." These are relatively tougher than other stars. Certainly they need a very diverse diet - both meat and algae.

They also will need a long acclimation and water parameters must be ideal. In particular, specific gravity should be 1.025-1.026. Definitely no less than 1.024, IMO.