Brittle star?

Hey guys and gals,
I purchased a new sps and found what looks like a brittle star. I apologize in advance about the photo. I got the star off the coral thinking it would harm it, I threw it in my fuge for now.. Harmfull to coral? and would red slime algae hurt this star?
TIA
-Jordan

 

Jordan,

It's probably a mini-brittlestar. That's all the bigger they get. Just watch it in your fuge and if it stays that size, move it back. They are great detritus eaters. No cyano won't hurt it.

 

Sweet, I got scared for a second. Man those things move fast and are very sticky because of their hairy legs! I aslo have an acro crab in my acro! I was like damn this thing is full with hitch hikers!
Thanks for the promt response inwall!
-Jordan

 

The Star won't hurt your corals either!

 

I bought one 5 months ago and love to see it when it comes out. They are really fast. Then 3 days ago I bought a nice bunch of mushrooms and there was a mini brittle on it that I noticed later that night. I love free-bees