Live rock

[Austin R]

hey guys recently I noticed small white circles/ dots on my cured live rock I'm not sure if I just didn't see it before or it grew I was wondering if it is something that should be taken care of or is normal.

 

[MicroPico]

Look up spirorbid worm. They look like tiny white snail shells that don't move. If so, they are good filter feeders. If not, I need a pic.

 

[Austin R]

Look up spirorbid worm. They look like tiny white snail shells that don't move. If so, they are good filter feeders. If not, I need a pic.

Is that a good enough picture?

 

[MicroPico]

Awesome, thanks. Yes, those are harmless spirorbid worms.

 

[Austin R]

Awesome, thanks. Yes, those are harmless spirorbid worms.

Thank you!

 

[MicroPico]

You are welcome.

 

[Austin R]

Hey guys I just saw this a couple minutes ago and have no idea what it is help me ID please

 

[melypr1985]

That's an asternia starfish

 

[Austin R]

That's an asternia starfish

Ok thank you I'm guessing it should be left alone?

 

[melypr1985]

Ok thank you I'm guessing it should be left alone?

Different people have different opinions on these. I personally, don't think they are a problem unless you find the type that eats zoas. Until then, leave them alone.

 

[Austin R]

Different people have different opinions on these. I personally, don't think they are a problem unless you find the type that eats zoas. Until then, leave them alone.

Ok thank you very much!

 

[SDReefer]

Yep leave them alone if they don't bother your corals; they can reproduce quickly and be annoying, though.