Sand Star

by **fishchef** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:15 pm

I have several in my reef and was wondering why they are hanging on the glass? They'll almost go to the surface of the water and then drop down sometimes. This is a new behavior.I've had them for about two years and their quite large.

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by **skinz78** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:18 pm

I've never had one, I wonder if they are looking for food?

by **spinycheek** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:36 am

Hmmm, does sound odd. They may be hungry, seastars have pretty big appetites, there may be a food shortage in the sand.

by **fishchef** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:39 pm

They do keep the sand pretty clean. Its been noted that they almost leave the sand sterile. I ran across a site that spoke of feeding them which is what came to mind because they do seem to be searching for something. My system has some old components, but it was enlarged about two years ago. I do run across many sand dwellers when I clean every other week. The research will continue. Thanks for the response.

by **spinycheek** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:07 am

No problem, good luck with your search!

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