is this African Red Knob Sea Star

[Anthony]

is this African Red Knob Sea Star ???

is nt reef safe rite?

[mv3i]

seems that you really has a liking for starfish ... huh , mr joe

[TanGo]

Protoreaster

Common Name : Chocolate Chip Star, African Sea Star.

Region : West Africa to Central Pacific

Description : Protoreaster nodosus is the common Chocolate Chip star found on sand and seagrass beds in the Indian Ocean to central pacific. Protoreaster Lincki is a stunningly colored sea star in gray and bright red.

Similar : Pentaceraster

Desirable / undesirable features: Ornamental. May be destructive to tridacnid clams or harmful to inverts. NOT REEF SAFE.

Food: Herbivourous. Carnivorous. Detritivore. Sponges and microorganisms, and live or dead mollusks, urchins, anemones, and algae. Feed chopped clam meat, squid.

Special considerations: Maintain in an aquarium with sand or gravel. Feed once per week. Not suitable for reef aquariums because they eat anemones sponges and clams.

Hardiness in captivity: Hardy. Life span - years.

[Anthony]

wahahaha i like the colours on the starfish. so gian then bought it. if its really nt reef safe then i try put it in a sump loh.

henry told me that actually its nt reef safe. but some of his customers told him that thats allrite to keep in a reef tank. it didnt disturb any corals.

any guys try this type of star b4? can give comment ?

[TanGo]

Never dare to try it.. Even though there is no more stock for starfish for my Harlequin's, I also dunn dare to get them as my Harlequin's food..

Good luck!

[Anthony]

wah thanx tango. u get this info from which webiz?

[TanGo]

wah thanx tango. u get this info from which webiz?

No worries~ Anytime..

Got it from my book...

Kekeke

Invertebrates.. A Quick Reference Guide..

Bought online Amazon.com

[Anthony]

wow. thanx very much for ur effort to open ur book. keke.

[TTBoy]

Have one of those starfish in my sump........

Hardiness in captivity: Hardy. Life span - years.