Random star critter

[BellaCoop]

I was out of state recently and got bubble tip that is doing amazing and some corals as well. I notice this little guy that popped up and was wandering if I should get him out before he disappears. I have 2 sand shifters. But I am pretty sure this one needs to be taken out.
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[GBRsouth]

Asterina starfish, harmless, but multiplies rapidly.

 

[BellaCoop]

Should I keep it or probably just get rid of it to avoid anything.

 

[GBRsouth]

I'll let you decide after imagining them everywhere in your tank. But they will do no harm.

 

[Scotty Buttons]

I use to have probably 50+ of these little guys. I always thought they were cool. Eventually they self regulated and disappeared. I haven't seen one in almost a year.

 

[BellaCoop]

Hmmm I guess I’ll just let it flow and see how it goes. If to many start popping up Ill start trying to take them out. Thank you.

 

[ChiefReef024]

They multiple quickly and can be quite the eye sore. I think there are a kind that eat zoanthids as well. So I would be cautious. I'd take it out and any others that you find just to be safe.

 

[ChiefReef024]

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[cloak]

I don't trust them either. Whenever one shows up in my tank I remove ASAP. Also, Zoanthids aren't the only corals these stars have been reported to eat. Lot's of horror stories out there.

 

[OriginalUserName]

Take it out. Once they multiply you will never get them all. The ones I had snacked (or at least killed) portions of my Hollywood stunner.

 

[Ewelina]

Those guys are bad news.