Sooo....stars are bad for your tank?

[New2Reefing]

So i've read alot lately, and it seems that everyone is bashing stars b/c they eat everything out of your LS...anyone's thoughts on this?? If so, just another few critter i get to dig out of my TBS package....

[mike89t]

It really depends on the star fish. Some Mini Brittle stars that grow to a maximum size of 1 inch are actually recommended for a DSB.

Here is an article that may help:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-04/rs/index.htm

[Fenix]

The sand sifting star eats everything out of your SB. The chocolate chip star eats polops and some coarls. That is the only negitive stuff I have heard about stars.

[JENnKerry]

Serpent stars are great scavengers.