New Growth

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by david, Dec 12, 2003.

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  1. david

    david Peppermint Shrimp

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    So are these star's O.k. to have in a reef tank because every morning I see more and more of these stars Will they multiply into plague proportions? Or eat something that I would rather keep? Someone please help with this!
     
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  3. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    It's al good! If they are breeding, tank is healthy. Those little gutys don't eat much!
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

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    I have heard they are quite prolific and need to be controlled. I would get ride of as many as you can. Maybe banish them to the sump
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  5. david

    david Peppermint Shrimp

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    I believe it is a asteria star here's a pic with a magnifying glass. from my tank .
    Now are they safe in a reef tank they seems to eat my Coraline algae but it grows faster than they eat it but there seems to be more and more of them all the time will they over populate has any one else got these in there tank?
     

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  6. Craig Manoukian

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    I've got them and so far no problem.
     
  7. david

    david Peppermint Shrimp

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    Cool!
    My first tank fell to flat worms so now I'm skiddish of every thing I don't know about.
     
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  9. Craig Manoukian

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    david Peppermint Shrimp

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    You can never be to careful! thanks craig ;)