Asterina?

[LetItReef]

Hello- found this one and I think it is Asterina. Will it harm my corals- Lps?

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Yes, that's what it is. Some are good some are bad. I would remove it to be safe.

 

[LetItReef]

Agree, just to be safe.

 

[Rcpilot]

Yep, asterina stars. I had them once. They're prolific breeders. One turns into 5, and 5 turns into hundreds.

They eat coraline algae.

Suck out with a turkey baster and make sure you get 'em all. Keep your eyes peeled for a few months. Stay on top of them or you'll regret it. They reproduce like crazy in the right conditions.

 

[LetItReef]

So far I saw one after I posted this thread. If they do spread I am thinking of getting a Harlequin shrimp.