What is this little guy?

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  1. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    Take a look at this little starfish on the rocks. I just saw him about 2 days ago for the first time. Any idea what type it is? Sorry for the bad pic. Hope it's good enough to ID.
     

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  2. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    looks like an asterina.

    some are good, some bad. Watch it closely.
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    +1 Asterina
     
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  4. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    A few have popped up in my tank. They don't seem to bother anything.
     
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  5. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    100% asterina star
     
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  6. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    What do I have to watch out for? How are they bad?
     
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  7. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    The asterina with 7 legs are known to eat corals. Matt has a thread with pic evidence of one mowing across his monti.
     
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  8. Unaidedsoul

    Unaidedsoul Astrea Snail

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    Some like to eat coral, that's why I think he said to watch out.
     
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  9. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Asterinas are pretty debated - some people think some are bad (coral munchers), and some people think all are fine. I've never had an issue with mine - in fact I really like them!
     
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  10. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    Ok, well I'll just keep an eye on him. Like I said I hadn't seen him until yesterday, but he might have hitch hiked into my tank. I just got the pink zoas above him. He might have been on them when I get them.
     
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