Starfish Identification

Ltspd · 10-09-2001, 06:21 PM

I need help identifing a starfish. I know its from the carrabien or atleast the LFS said it was. It is a dark green with orange bumps and what appeared to be orange tennicales on the legs. It is similar to a Linka style of starfish in apperance.

What is it?
Is it reef safe?
Hardy?

The LFS is clueless as to what it is

icemark · 10-09-2001, 07:37 PM

gotta picture? How big is it?

Ltspd · 10-09-2001, 08:25 PM

No picture its at the LFS. I would say its about 4-5" across the legs.

ConnieH · 10-12-2001, 02:50 AM

Paul, how many legs does it have? Just make sure it not a "crown of thorns." That would be fairly obvious though. If it's a "brittle star," you'd probably be safe, but there's lots of "sea stars" that are NOT reef safe. Big difference in starfish and sea stars. If you've got corals yet, be sure you know what he is, before you put him in there. I know, I know... that's why ya asked, right? Have books, will travel

I'll bring them to the meeting if you're planning on being there Saturday. Lots of starfish, and sea star I.D.'s in them, maybe we can find it.

Later Gator, and don't buy that star 'til ya know what it is!

Hugs,
C-

Ltspd · 10-12-2001, 05:52 AM

Connie,
5 legs.

I am going to try and take a picture of it today if I have time.

Dont know if I will make meeting. I really want to but you know how life is in the fast lane

10-09-2001, 06:21 PM	#1
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	Starfish Identification I need help identifing a starfish. I know its from the carrabien or atleast the LFS said it was. It is a dark green with orange bumps and what appeared to be orange tennicales on the legs. It is similar to a Linka style of starfish in apperance. What is it? Is it reef safe? Hardy? The LFS is clueless as to what it is __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

10-09-2001, 07:37 PM	#2
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	gotta picture? How big is it? __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com

10-09-2001, 08:25 PM	#3
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	No picture its at the LFS. I would say its about 4-5" across the legs. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

10-12-2001, 05:52 AM	#5
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	Connie, 5 legs. I am going to try and take a picture of it today if I have time. Dont know if I will make meeting. I really want to but you know how life is in the fast lane __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

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10-12-2001, 02:50 AM	#4
ConnieH Gone Fishin' Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: East Coast Posts: 70	Paul, how many legs does it have? Just make sure it not a "crown of thorns." That would be fairly obvious though. If it's a "brittle star," you'd probably be safe, but there's lots of "sea stars" that are NOT reef safe. Big difference in starfish and sea stars. If you've got corals yet, be sure you know what he is, before you put him in there. I know, I know... that's why ya asked, right? Have books, will travel I'll bring them to the meeting if you're planning on being there Saturday. Lots of starfish, and sea star I.D.'s in them, maybe we can find it. Later Gator, and don't buy that star 'til ya know what it is! Hugs, C-

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