Starfish in tank before cycling.

[Drvillen]

My Cad lights tank is now cycling and there is a small starfish in it.
Should I take it out and put it in my small biocube to try to save it?
The biocube has a lawn mower blenny, clown and 6 line wrasse in it.
Would this be ok or will the starfish get eaten anyway if I move it.
The starfish is only about 3/8 of an inch across. My build is in the tank showcase thread as well, if you need details.

 

[wontonflip]

If you can move it, you should. Starfish are so sensitive that they might not survive an ammonia spike. Make sure to acclimate it to the new tank, though.

 

[sen5241b]

Move it but acclimate it very very slowly!

 

[Drvillen]

Ok will do that when I get home from work. If he is still there. 6 line wrasse won't eat it?

 

[Bifferwine]

Nope. The wrasse should be fine.

 

[Northstar24]

Definitely move it if you can, starfish are very sensitive

 

[Drvillen]

He is moved over, guess I will only find out in six months time if it worked and he grows so I can see him again. Thanks for all the help!!

 

[Bifferwine]

If it is a micro brittle or asterina star, it won't grow. They stay small.

 

[Jmck]

Funny, my linkia has been extremely hardy! :D but then again those stupid starfish are such a mystery