Bristle starfish?

Josett Waid · Nov 5, 2016

Hi! So I was looking at my zoas and I saw these little what I thought to be small bristle worms.. So with closer inspection I believe it to be a baby brittle starfish, now in the picture I'll add with this the zoas look kinda bad and I don't know why so I'm wondering if it's because of the starfish or something else. So also is the little guy a problem or something to keep in the tank? Also didnt mean for it to put bristle starfish on the thread title, it's meant to be brittle starfish!

Thank you,
Josett Waid

Lionfish Lair · Nov 5, 2016

Those are fine and is not hurting your zoas. You're correct in that it's a micro brittle star and that's about as big as it will get.

Josett Waid · Nov 5, 2016

Lionfish Lair said:
Those are fine and is not hurting your zoas. You're correct in that it's a micro brittle star and that's about as big as it will get.

Alright great, I guess maybe the zoas just aren't looking well at the moment. I'll just keep an eye on them. Thanks!