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Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Wilber, Jun 5, 2009.

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  1. Wilber

    Wilber Fire Worm

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    I was cleaning my Glass and Saw this guy hanging out on the path of the mag float. Im 99% sure its a starfishy.
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    Now this guy. Its in the sand be right below it the star fish. Its got feather like dusters. With purple spots in them about 3/4's the way up them. And they are only 1/2" or so in lengh above the sand bed.

    Any ideas?
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    Kinda looks like this but super small

    http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+504+750&pcatid=750
     
    Wilber, Jun 5, 2009
    Wilber, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    astrenia star

    looks like maybe a peacock tube worm
     
    jakeh24, Jun 5, 2009
    jakeh24, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. Wilber

    Wilber Fire Worm

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    Starfish good or bad?
     
    Wilber, Jun 5, 2009
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  4. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    starfish are harmless, i have them in my tank too. You can even get inverts like a Harlequin shrimp that eat them.
     
    ClimberChris, Jun 6, 2009
    ClimberChris, Jun 6, 2009
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  5. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I would agree mostly with being harmless, there are many species and some WILL eat SPS tissue if there is not enough micro algae around...

    I would SKIP the harlequin, they are obligate starfish eaters, and unless you want to go to the LFS to pick up a star for them to eat forget them!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 6, 2009
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 6, 2009
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