Starfish?

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  1. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    So i've noticed this bad boy in my tank running around and finally got a good pic on the glass and sand. looks to e a starfish, but im not certain. i just noticed tonight that there are more! and the barely have tenticles. are they actally starfish?

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    A4_Andre, Sep 1, 2009
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    looks like an astrina star. hope i spelt it right. lol. harmless also i believe.
     
    divott, Sep 1, 2009
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  3. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    Asterina is the correct spelling. i think i'll remove them as i do not want them to eat my coralline algae.
     
    A4_Andre, Sep 1, 2009
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  4. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I have several and have never had any problems with them. Coraline growing like crazy. If they ate enough coraline I'd find a way to keep them on my front glass.
     
    pgreef, Sep 1, 2009
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  5. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    they don't eat enough coraline to warrant removal. If you have coraline, it should be spreading a lot faster then they can eat it. I would vote to leave it in the tank.
     
    mattheuw1, Sep 2, 2009
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  6. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    remove them and send them to meeee :)
     
    loneracer05, Sep 2, 2009
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  7. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    you can send me some too
     
    the fisherman, Sep 2, 2009
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  8. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    There to good to get rid of....
     
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  9. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Why are they good to get rid of??

    I have about 6 of these guys (that I've seen thus far) and they haven't done any damage. Maybe I have something different though. Mine are blue on the top side.
     
    whippy, Sep 2, 2009
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  10. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    where are you in ny if your not to far id tske a ride and pick umm up if you wanna get rid of them :)
     
    loneracer05, Sep 5, 2009
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