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REDNECK_REEFER
06-18-2008, 02:10 AM
I have these little starfish with multiple arms, theyre about the size of a quarter. I don't know if they're bad or good Any body know?
They're Asterina starfish if they look like this...
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/EchinodermPIX/Asteroids/asterina_id_wwm_1.jpg
A nuisance rather than harmful pest.
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Drock169
06-18-2008, 02:24 PM
some species can eat coral
Zoaelite
06-18-2008, 06:56 PM
Its most likley Bristle Stars, nothing to worry about we will need the color to make a positive ID though.
Brent F
06-18-2008, 07:03 PM
some species can eat coral
A fairly reliable way to tell the difference is if they are on the glass they are probably harmless. If they are on your SPS they probably eat coral
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