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Old 12/10/2007, 10:32 PM
THE GIMP THE GIMP is offline
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StarFish Pests?

An unexpected hitchhiker arrived a week ago, it is a seven armed, mini, starfish that is purple and red, having the appearance of coralline algae. I remember reading somewhere that there is a certain starfish that is not reef safe, and was wondering if this is one. My camera skills are lacking, sorry, no pics.
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Old 12/10/2007, 10:38 PM
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Asternia starfish, some eat algae some eat corals. Watch where he hangs out to see what he eats. I've only seen tan ones and they eat algae, I'd keep a close eye on this one or remove him just to be safe.
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Old 12/11/2007, 04:01 PM
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Thanks, I've just never seen one in purple and red.
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Old 12/16/2007, 10:03 AM
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I've never seen a purple and red asterina,
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Old 12/16/2007, 10:07 AM
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Nor have I. I'd get that bad boy out to the sump. He'll be fine there.

If you get another, there are bumblebee shrimp that at least annoy the daylights out of them or any urchin in the tank.
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Old 12/16/2007, 11:34 AM
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ive never seen a red and purple asterina and I doubt it is.
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is the star thick bodied or thin? do the legs move like a serpant star or more like a choc chip star?
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