requirements for linkia star

[Sk8r]

What are the conditions needful for a linkia? Are there any negatives to their behavior? Things to watch out for? Size of tank?

 

[capncapo]

Linckia stars are notorious for dying in reef tanks. Shipping stress, short acclimation periods and starvation all play a part in their demise. Their diets are not known.

Their best chances for survival are in large tanks with lots of live rock. Acclimation should take 5 or more hours.

Be advised that the stars may already be dying when you get them. Their survival rate is pretty dismal.

 

[Sk8r]

Thanks. That's what I wanted.

 

[rob352]

I Have A Blue linkia In A 55 Gal Tank And It Has Been In There For Just Under 1 Year He Is Doing Real Well Moves All Over The Tank

 

[capncapo]

It often takes a year or more for them to use up their reserves. I would not claim to be successful until the 2 year mark.

 

[capncapo]

It often takes a year or more for them to use up their reserves. I would not begin to claim to be successful until the 2 year mark.

 

[rob352]

well if I get a year or more out of a $15 star that's a great investment and well worth the 1000 times I have been asked is that real

 

[Letmegrow]

Nice justification.

 

[idua]

There are few people who had success with Linkias but as a general rule they do poorly in tanks. Iââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢m glad to hear that your star is doing well; however, your justification does not show that you care much about that critter.

 

[rob352]

I Love My Tank And Everything In It I Have Used It To Teach Many Kids About The Saltwater Environment I Take Very Good Care Of My Tank And Spend Every Day Caring For It So Don't Tell Me What You Think By Read A Few Lines In A Thread Online

 

[idua]

I donââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t have to think anything, you made the statement.

 

[Letmegrow]

Agreed.