May need Help - starfish outbreak ???

[maron6977]

Tank & rock I got used about 6 months ago . I noticed a couple months ago , looked like a couple small sand sifting starfish . Over the last month I've noticed more & more . They are all approx. 8-10mm & seem to start out 2 or 3 legs & body then develop into 6 legs . I think I can easily see @ least a dozen now & probably more .
From my experience anything that multiples like that can be a problem !!!
But I've never seen or heard of this .
Anybody have input would be appreciated .

[mrhasan]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s522/mrhasan1/6046339916_a32f9ce817_z_zpsd4f1d5c1.jpg (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/mrhasan1/media/6046339916_a32f9ce817_z_zpsd4f1d5c1.jpg.html)

[tmar88]

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I'm generally just a reader and never actually post anything... but I had to let you know how great I thought this was. Made my day - thanks.

[Aquattro]

You have asterina stars. Some people consider them pests, but I've always had them and don't see a problem with them.

[maron6977]

I love this site , when I need answers .
My main concern is - they don't harm corals !
Thanks

[Aquattro]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/45-reefkeeping-101-

Have a read through this. It explains that some can bother corals, but probably not the ones you have.

[maron6977]

Thanks again for the info !
Mark

[monkE]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/45-reefkeeping-101-

Have a read through this. It explains that some can bother corals, but probably not the ones you have.


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