Hitchiker ID pic

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Stingray, May 12, 2013.

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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Just gazing into my aquarium when the lights went off, gsp closed up and noticed these little white things on the coral, they look like very small baby bristle starfish, please tell me they are and that their safe.

    Thanks...

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    Stingray, May 12, 2013
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  2. SyntheticBreed

    SyntheticBreed Feather Duster

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    Yup brittle starfish, I have a bunch of yellow ones that come out at night. Harmless detritus eaters. :)
     
    SyntheticBreed, May 12, 2013
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  3. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Cool, there are about 6 on the side i can see :)
     
    Stingray, May 12, 2013
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  4. leialittle

    leialittle Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Got about 100 of them in my tank. I think about 3-4 are hidden in every piece of coral I purchase. LOL!
     
    leialittle, May 15, 2013
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  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    wow, sounds like a nice little hitch hiker to get.
     
    oldfishkeeper, May 15, 2013
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  6. zesty

    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    no kidding, right... I haven't gotten a cool hitcher like this. haha
     
    zesty, May 19, 2013
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  7. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Star fish are very common hitch hikers !!! So awesome when you find them growing larger later on
     
    Vizzle1717, May 19, 2013
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