little starfish? good or bad?

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    I found one of these in my sump the other day. No bigger then a dime. Little pink starfish. Are they good or bad? should i be worried?
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Pic? But it could be an asterina.
     
  4. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    i just wasnt sure if it would hurt my corals. i will try and find it and take a pic! haha but yea it looks just like what you get when you google asterina
     
  5. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    I don't believe they will hurt your corals but just eat the coraline off your rocks.
     
  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    There are hundreds(maybe even tousands) of different kinds of Asterina Stars.I.D.ing them can be difficult. I would just keep an eye on your corals as some eat Coraline and some eat corals.;)
     
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  7. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    well i was just worried. my dendro has a small brown spot looked like something took a bite out of it. But the coral is doing great. Has already doubled in size in a few weeks since ive had it. but it may have been there and i just noticed will keep an eye on it.