Urgent what is killing my serpent sea star

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  1. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    I have had a serpent sea star for about 3 days it came in a reef cleaner package, and this only happens at night but evrey morning a little more of him is gone here are some pics of this morning.
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It has not acclimated to your tank. They sometimes just do that. Sorry to hear.
     
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  3. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Had the same thing happen so sorry!
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    How long did you acclimate him? What is your SG/Salinity? Is your salinity stable?
     
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  5. Guy

    Guy Spaghetti Worm

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    I'd say it's either a problem with acclimating, parameters, maybe some sort of voltage.
     
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  6. jdog54

    jdog54 Plankton

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    I have never been able to keep a star. I drip acclimate for two hours, test and retest SG/Salinity, and still they fade away.
     
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  7. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Do you have a ground probe? Could be stray electricity in your tank.;)
     
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  8. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    Thanks for the info but he passed away yesterday
     
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