Hydroids on starfish?

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  1. trent51593

    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So i recently got a blue linkia star and its been in my tank for about a week. I noticed today that it has hydroid looking things on its legs. But the have a very small stalk looking thing leading down to the legs then the hydroid on top of the stem. Is this normal or is this a bad sign??
     
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    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Bump!! No one??
     
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    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Bump!
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    are you sure its not its suckers.

    also i picture would help
     
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    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Haha, no its not its suckers iv been around longer than that lol. I tried to get pics but they are to small and my camera isnt that great. They are on the top side of it. No were near its suckers.
     
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