Mini White Octopus

[GrndHog]

I saw this morning that I have these small white Octopus looking creatures in my tank, are these critters known to attack Ric's and Yuma's? I have had a few "melt" away here recently

 

[Tahoe61]

Could it be a mini brittle star? Asterina Star, Aiptasia? Without an image it's hard to speculate, but I doubt an Octopi would feed on your corallimorphs. Lighting that is too intense or water chemistry are the usual suspects. Take a look at the link below and see if you can find your unknown.

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/

 

[GrndHog]

Great Link...thank you!!!! It wasnt on the list, I'll try and snap a photo.

 

[TheEngineer]

Micro brittle star would be my first guess too. Now I'm intrigued. PICS!

 

[GrndHog]

They must be nocturnal, my lights are booting up for the day and now I dont see them. I'll get a shot tonight

 

[GrndHog]

I confirmed that they are micro brittle stars......good right?

 

[TheEngineer]

I confirmed that they are micro brittle stars......good right?

Yep!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I wanna see a pic too!

 

[ahiggins]

brittle stars are my favorite!!
micro or otherwise lol the best thing I ever put in my tank was Horacio-a 4 legged brittle starfish

 

[SantaMonica]

If you do find a white octo, I will take him immediately