Is this starfish safe or a pest

[Afrashz]

Came in on a frag plug

 

[Brad_95]

Looks like a small brittle star, I’d say it’s safe. But I’m not a pro at ID so hopefully someone else will chime in

 

[Rubymoon286]

Brittle star - they make pretty great clean up crew

 

[Afrashz]

Sweet!! Is it normal that it’s like red and white? Online they look more brown

 

[stanlalee]

You never see them. When feeding I see an arm sticking out the rock trying to pick up food but the few in my tank never expose themselves fully.

 

[Rubymoon286]

Sweet!! Is it normal that it’s like red and white? Online they look more brown

Mine are all red and white - I only ever see legs sticking out of rocks though and OCCASIONALLY a body when the lights are low