So I'm in the process of setting my tank up. I found a super cool LFS that also runs a good internet business. I've been stopping by a few times a week, checking things out and hanging out. I decided I was gonna give him my business a few weeks ago. This guy is not just a business man, but a true enthusiast and loves the hobby! So I told him to get me some liverock, some blue ridge rock. Well I went in today to get it and he said, "Man I got some bad news, I went to get that rock and it was covered in aptasia and mojano's, I can't sell you some stuff like that." I was kinda bummed out but really appreciated his honesty. I asked him what else he had. He had some Fiji that was leaps and bounds better than any I have seen lately, online or local. So I picked that up from him.
He had a few larger pieces in a tank of water, and as we were picking them out we noticed a nice sized starfish that was in a cavity. So we took some cutters to the rock, I wanted to get him out in case he could be saved. It was a long shot, but I knew it wouldn't survive a tank cycle. So we cut him out and put him in a tank, he was all dried out and it was doubtful. I went back to the store a few hours later to return a box, and he said, "Come check out your starfish, looks like he's gonna make it!" Sure enough he was moving around. looking good. The guy at the store told me what kind he was, but I couldn't remember, so I looked around. I'm pretty sure it is one of these guys though.
http://http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products _id=631&parent_category=4 &category_search=63&root_ parent_id=4
He is about 2 1/2 to 3" across!
10-02-2007, 08:10 PM
Did I ever get a cool hitchhicker! 
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