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Old 04-09-2010, 11:35 PM
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Default what is this? it came with some frags, should i put it in my tank?

it is about 1.5 - 2 inches in diameter.

is it a pest?

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Old 04-09-2010, 11:37 PM
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It's a brittle star . Totally harmless.
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Old 04-09-2010, 11:37 PM
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brittle star, good scavenger... unless its green.
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Old 04-09-2010, 11:37 PM
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Looks like a brittle star, good cleaners and safe.
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Old 04-09-2010, 11:41 PM
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The mini brittle stars are good to have. The green brittle stars (much larger than that one) can eat fish and inverts.
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Old 04-09-2010, 11:49 PM
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this one has green, how do i know if it is a baby green one? it has green and maybe brown ish stripes or dark green and light green
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:02 AM
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put it in your tank its a good one
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:16 AM
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it is in there.

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Old 04-10-2010, 12:17 AM
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Poor little fella is missing a couple of arms. Looks like he's growing at least one back.
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