Can we keep starfish as a pet?

Once you have your starfish, it isn't as simple as just plopping him in the water; he will need to be carefully acclimated to his new home. Follow the drip ... To keep your sea star happy, you should keep him in a tank with a minimum capacity of 100 gallons -- larger is better -- so he has enough space to roam. read more

Yes, you can keep the starfish as your pet. But, before that, you need the specialists guidance as it is not an easy task to handle the star fish as pet in your home. So, it is better to prepare a tank on your own to handle the star fish. read more

Starfish react badly to changes in water quality, so you shouldn't attempt to introduce one to a tank that isn't stable and well established. The salinity of your water should be between 1.022 and 1.025, although it's best to stick closer to the higher end of that spectrum, as any drop below the lower figure could equal an untimely end for your pet. read more

However, nobody here has to worry about the starfish getting too large. The chance of this starfish living will be zero. It absolutely will die before it has a chance to grow even a fraction of a millimeter. Nichole, please take the advice of people here and don't even consider a starfish until you've read a LOT about saltwater aquariums. read more