View Single Post
Unread 07/07/2007, 06:50 PM   #16
Peter Eichler
Registered Member
 
Peter Eichler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 6,081
Quote:
Originally posted by Tate
Great list.

I was surprised to see the red serpent star on there. I didn't know they had a fragile reputation. I have had one for four months or so and he even survived a temperature spike when my heater broke.

I hand feed him krill once a week, maybe that's the secret to his success...??
That's one I've gone back and forth on many times over the years.
Once they make it past acclimation they are quite hardy and I do feel that target feeding them like you do is a key to success. I think their size also make them a little trickier than other Serpent Stars. The larger size seems to make them more prone to damage which in turn probably makes them more prone to diseases/infections. When I have a few other changes to make I'll change the notes on them.


Peter Eichler is offline   Reply With Quote