Starfish coming out?

[ScubaSteve]

I don't want to panic you but I had this happen when I used the wrong silicone on my tank once. All the little stars I had crawled out and many started to kick the bucket - that was my first sign something bad was happening. A few days later half my SPS followed suit. So, keep an eye on things...

Did you build your own sump? What silicone was used?

[neoh]

The sump was pre-made (aqueon 3) - so no silicone was used. The only thing possibly harmful would of been the PVC cement for the plumbing.

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by neoh

The sump was pre-made (aqueon 3) - so no silicone was used. The only thing possibly harmful would of been the PVC cement for the plumbing.

PVC cement shouldn't cause issues if it was allowed to cure for long enough. If there are still some organics left from the cement, your skimmer take it out in time.

The fact that they all come out around the same time raises some flags but nothing to panic about. Keep some water handy in case a water change is needed.

[neoh]

Well, they all went back into the rocks. And I do (and always) have two buckets ready for changing over. It was just a little strange that they all came out at once after the sump was kicked on.

[monkE]

like i said, signalling starfish god.