How to Acclimate Starfish

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:12
Starfish are an attractive, colorful, and unusual addition to any tropical marine aquarium. They provide cleanup services in an aquarium and can coexist peacefully with most species of fish. However, introducing a starfish to a new...
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Starfish are an attractive, colorful, and unusual addition to any tropical marine aquarium. They provide cleanup services in an aquarium and can coexist peacefully with most species of fish. However, introducing a starfish to a new aquarium can be a difficult task. They are very sensitive creatures and can react badly to sudden changes in water temperature or chemistry. It is important for novice and experienced aquarium keepers alike to know how to acclimate starfish safely to their new environment.

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Preparing Your Tank

  1. Step 1 Add starfish to well-established tanks.
    Do not place a starfish in a new aquarium or one that has not had time to reach a balance with the fish and the chemistry of the water. Starfish are generally too fragile to accept the adjustments that a new tank needs.[1]
    • Even if your tank is well established, do not introduce a starfish to a tank where copper medication has been used recently. Copper is toxic to starfish.
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Acclimating with the Drip Method

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Acclimating with the Cup Method

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Purchasing a Starfish

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Warnings

  • Do not assume your starfish is dead even if it has been inactive for several days. A starfish is nocturnal and may be out while you are not watching. A starfish may also appear to rest for a few days before becoming active again.
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  • If you suspect your starfish has died, pick it up and look for signs of illness including loss of color, spots or fungus, or disfigurement of the body. The starfish body should be taut and rigid, not soft or mushy.
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