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REDNECK_REEFER

06-18-2008 02:10 AM

Bad Starfish

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?

VFX	06-18-2008 02:32 AM

They're Asterina starfish if they look like this...

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Echinoder...a_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

Hmmm

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drock169 (Post 330695)

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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