do all species of starfish regenerate limbs? If so, why not keep
starfish in another tank and "prune" them as needed. Of course there
about a million flaws in this plan...



StringerBell wrote:
"George Patterson" wrote in message
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StringerBell wrote:
I understand that Harlequin Shrimp feed only on Starfish. Do they just
"take
a little off"---or do they feed until the starfish is dead?

They kill the starfish.

What a drag. Do they just sit on the starfish all day "sucking them dry", or
are the shrimp active around the tank? To be honest, I dont think I could
deal with the "star sacrifice". I know, I know, I`ll be "sacrificing" small
shrimps and smaller pods and plankton all the time.