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Old 06-18-2008, 02:10 AM
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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?
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Old 06-18-2008, 02:32 AM
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They're Asterina starfish if they look like this...



A nuisance rather than harmful pest.

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some species can eat coral
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Its most likley Bristle Stars, nothing to worry about we will need the color to make a positive ID though.
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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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