quick observation, is it possible?

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    i got a hitch hiking starfish i decided to let it loose in my tank. it turns out i think it eats corailline algae, every time i see him, i noticed a white spot where the corailline used to be. is it possible? thanks
     
    Va Reef, Apr 7, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes it is likely, the starfish is most likely from the Asteriniid family.
     
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  3. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    It is very possible . I had had them leave a white trail through coraline.
     
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  4. VooDoo

    VooDoo Fire Shrimp

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    Asterina star, harmless ;)
     
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    ok thanks, i didnt know they ate corailline algae though. well i just found it split in half, hopefully two stars soon ;)
     
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It poops out still living coralline spores. In effect, it's spreading your coralline similar to the way that bats eating fruits poop out plant seeds while flying and reforest areas.
     
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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    oh, i was kinda hoping it would keep corailline in its place, not the opposite. thanks though
     
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  8. VooDoo

    VooDoo Fire Shrimp

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    That....is....AWESOME!
    + Karma for you ;)
     
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  9. cdgardner11

    cdgardner11 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Inwall teaching me something again. Thanks. Very cool.
     
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  10. pmoradi2002

    pmoradi2002 Spaghetti Worm

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    It's impossible
     
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