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txmaverickmh
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 04:55 PM
Hey Folks,

I have had two linkia starfishes for a while, one that is orange and the other is a dalmation linkia starfish, and they have been crawling my tank very happy!

About 3 months ago, I noticed that my dalmation linkia starfish, detached 3 of his arms, I was freaked out thinking he was dying...I read online that the legs could regenerate and become new starfish.

Low and behold the 3 arms are cruising the tank and now they have grown their new arms!!! Check out the pics below, I thought I would share with all you guys!

Best,

Michael

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Europhyllia
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 04:58 PM
That's fantastic! I'm jealous!
justahobby
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 05:13 PM
Very cool! Please keep taking photos so we can watch the little guys grow.
Mr Cob
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 05:27 PM
Amazing! One of my favorite creatures but I have not had very good luck with them. Definitely keep us updated. Lucky you Michael.
Scream311
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 05:39 PM
E.T. Phone Home lol

Wow those Look Great. Good Job
ShAgMaN
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 05:52 PM
Thats just awesome, thanks for sharing.

Does this mean we can chop off arms and they'll grow back?:rolleyes:

JK, I know you can cut off arm to feed harlequins and the starfish will grow it's leg back, but I'm pretty sure they have to regenerate on their own.
txav8r
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 06:10 PM
The spawns are creepy looking! LOL

This is awesome! Keep us posted!
allan
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 06:15 PM
Ooh I will take one!!!


Oh wait, wrong forum. ;)

Very cool though.
ErikH
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 06:25 PM
wow that is very very cool. :)
Mrs. z28pwr
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 06:30 PM
So cool looking!!!! I think I need to find my linkia a boyfriend:)
Gseclipse02
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 06:49 PM
those kind always seem to reproduce well ..... pretty neat
tonyydeee
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 07:45 PM
Thats too cool! :D
Jarob
Tue, 21st Dec 2010, 11:01 PM
If you are willing to part with one let me know, thats awesome!
SoLiD
Thu, 23rd Dec 2010, 08:53 PM
Never seen that happen in a tank before.... My Little Harlequin Shrimp would love to be in there... j/k :)
jroescher
Thu, 23rd Dec 2010, 09:24 PM
Starfish frags!
diego
Fri, 7th Jan 2011, 05:44 PM
Very nice Michael. You're tank looks awesome too!!!!!
Reefer4ever
Sat, 8th Jan 2011, 02:37 PM
Those things look creepy! But way cool :D