What are these small star-like guys

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  1. Bonzer

    Bonzer Plankton

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Asterina stars.
     
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  3. Siddique

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  4. SushiGirl

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    +1 on asterinas. As for what they do, you're looking at it. They appear to be eating the algae off your back wall!
     
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  5. Bonzer

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    okay - thanks!
     
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  6. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    becareful with these lil' fellows, they can sometimes attack clams- unknowingly
     
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  7. SushiGirl

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    If they're on the meaty part of a clam or coral, pick them off to be safe. If they're on the glass or rock, they're algae eaters. They hang out on what they're feeding on.
     
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