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jarhead
04/08/2003, 08:29 PM
Please ID these 2 stars:

http://a5.cpimg.com/image/D3/59/17890515-11c1-02000156-.jpg
infrared69
04/08/2003, 09:31 PM
i have two in my tank also. my lfs said they are "rock" starfish. mine are a little more white in color tho. anyone esle have any input?
Reefcherie
04/08/2003, 09:36 PM
Here's a thread that may help you out:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59056&highlight=asterinid

Cheri
jarhead
04/09/2003, 07:06 AM
Originally posted by Reef Cherie
Here's a thread that may help you out:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59056&highlight=asterinid

Cheri Thanks Cheri. That link was very helpful. I currently do not have any corals so it's not a worry. From what I can tell, they are just munching on the coraline algae, but to be on the safe side, I may remove them since mine plan is eventually to get softies.
Reefcherie
04/09/2003, 07:22 AM
For what it is worth, I have lots (way too many to remove them all) of these little guys in my 180 gallon tank and have never seen any evidence (I've got SPS, LPS and softies) of coral predation by these stars. If you are concerned though, you'd best remove them while there are just a few. My experience has been that they multiply rapidly!

Cheri