TonyInVa November 26, 2010 Share November 26, 2010 For some reason, i thought Starfish will die if thier center disk (mouth)is exposed to air. I may have this wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUsnakebyte November 26, 2010 Share November 26, 2010 No, they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyInVa November 26, 2010 Author Share November 26, 2010 I started researching this and see mixed opinions, but nothing official. I have a Linkia that was exposed, will see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quazi November 27, 2010 Share November 27, 2010 According to SeaLifeinc.Net Acclimation Guide: Although sea stars are notoriously sensitive to PH and salinity changes, should never be exposed to air and often require a minimum of 4 hours to acclimate, the sea serpents and basket stars are the most hardy of the group and adjust well using normal acclimation procedures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind November 27, 2010 Share November 27, 2010 They are fine. I have seen them exposed for hours at low tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUsnakebyte November 27, 2010 Share November 27, 2010 What Coral Hind said. And, I don't know about acclimation, but basket stars are notoriously difficult to keep in captivity - one of those 'should be left in the ocean' animals. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL November 28, 2010 Share November 28, 2010 What Coral Hind said. And, I don't know about acclimation, but basket stars are notoriously difficult to keep in captivity - one of those 'should be left in the ocean' animals. Cheers Mike +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyInVa November 28, 2010 Author Share November 28, 2010 The Starfish is a Blue Linkia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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