What type of starfish is this?

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  1. Jctse

    Jctse Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone know what type and what I need to feed it? I created an "ugly" intank chaeto container and found him in there, stuck to the chaeto. Should I put him back into he main tank (20 Gallon Long with 2 clarkii clowns)? Sorry for the blurry pics- I really tried changing the macro settings on my camera but this is the best i came up with. Thanks!

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  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    asterina starfish,mostly considered reef safe,no special care needed.
     
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  4. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    I dunno I'd keep an eye on it though. I had one nearly eat an acro colony up. That being said I have one that only eat algae off the glass so he's not a problem.
     
  5. Jctse

    Jctse Astrea Snail

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    I've been reading alot online and it seems lots of people blame them for damaging their zoo's. I probably will remove. Thanks.
     
  6. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    There are different types of them. Seems some will munch corals, but I think most wont. My 55 was infested with them and not one ever munched on any of my corals, including quite of few zoas.
     
  7. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    I have them eat some zoas before... I love zoas so I said bye bye to the little star fishies