Tiny Brittle Starfish?

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  1. petro2342

    petro2342 Astrea Snail

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    I know it's some sort of brittle starfish, but the ones I looked online that are reef safe have 5 legs and this one has 6. I bought a monti cap from my LFS and when I attached it to the rock I shortly found some legs sticking out. At first I thought it was a worm of some sort, but shortly I found many legs so I knew it had to be some sort of star fish. I am wondering if this guy is reef safe or should I bring him back to the LFS.

    Thanks.


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    petro2342, Dec 11, 2012
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    These Stars can multiply by splitting.Thats seems to be the case here.You will eventually have 2.;D
    Most Brittles eat detritus so it should not pose a threat.;)
     
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  3. petro2342

    petro2342 Astrea Snail

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    Very good, thanks. Here's a video of it.

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