Seastar ID?

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  1. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    I just added some chaeto algae to my fuge about an hour ago and just now i saw this little guy cruisin around my fuge...I took him out and put him in a cup to get a better picture and I wasnt sure if he was harmful or not. So my question is what is he? is he bad or good? and if so should I put him in the dt or fuge?

    here he is
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    Brennan, Mar 19, 2011
    Brennan, Mar 19, 2011
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Brennan, your harmless hitchhiker appears to be a mini brittle star - a good addition to your cuc.
     
    Seano Hermano, Mar 19, 2011
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  3. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    Will my melanurus wrasse eat him?
     
    Brennan, Mar 19, 2011
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It is a possibility
     
    2in10, Mar 19, 2011
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    As far as I know of, wrasses will leave it be.
     
    Seano Hermano, Mar 19, 2011
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  6. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    IT is a brittle star! They are awesome! :) Nice find...Harmless
     
    JJL, Mar 19, 2011
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  7. SushiGirl

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    If you're worried about it getting eaten, leave it in the fuge. Congrats, we love getting those as hitchhikers.
     
    SushiGirl, Mar 19, 2011
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