Is this a pest or harmless?

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  1. solomon

    solomon Astrea Snail

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    Hi yall I got a new blue starfish a week ago and noticed that there is a worn (I hope) living inside him please check out the pic and let me know if this is harming or just a hitchhiker.

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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    it almost looks like an anemone - that can't be good :(
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Starfish and urchins are ripe with parasites, it's a pretty common find. If the Linckia is otherwise healthy I would just wait and watch.
     
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