Star Fish!

I just bought a Leather Coral from my LFS, I just noticed there is alil star fish in there it has 6 legs. Is it reef safe? I couldn't get a good pic but its really small.

 

Does it look kind of like this? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/EchinodermPIX/Asteroids/starfish%20Asterina.jpg

 

asterina stars. some (including myself), do not like them. They are considered reef safe as they should only eat coralline. Once the corallines gone, they either starve away to manageable levels, or start eating soft corals as a substitute. Most have no issues. I had issues and am currently blaming them.

 

No thats not what it looks like, It looks like a normal star fish but with 6 legs let me see if I can find a pic

 

I haven't had any issues with mine. I have about 10 that I can count. I don't have corals, but I they don't seem to be eating my coraline either. But then again, I don't care if they do, because it's growing out of control!!

 

It looks kinda like the last star fish but with 6 legs
http://www.aquacon.com/starfish.html

 

Sounds like a micro brittle star. We have bunches in our tanks and they never bother anyting.

Jack

 

Alright well im just going to put it in my fuge until i find out if its reef safe

 

Thats what I thought, He is cool looking I want him in my DT! lol
I just don't want him munching on my coral :-/

 

I didn't see your link when I looked the first time. Definitely a brittle star. Harmless but kind of creepy lookin'!