Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Northern Atlantic Ocean: Mediterranean.
Natural Environment: Inhabits shelf-like projections near coastal areas.
Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the aquarium trade.
They are suspension feeders and uncoil/coil their arms to gather only extremely fine planktonic food. They also require very specific water currents in the course of gathering food. Without specific attention to their needs, they slowly digest themselves and disintegrate. Usually active at night, these Crinoids are better left in the ocean.
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Has a temperature range of 59 to 68°F (15 - 20°C).
.jpg "Antedon mediterranea (Mediterranean Feather Star)")
