Starfish ID

[kasik64]

Hey guys, so a week ago I got a rock from a live rock tank from my LFS. Today there are starfish EVERYWHERE! I counted 6, there could be more. (Gives me the creepy crawlies) can anyone ID them for me and tell me if they're harmful to my tank and what I should do about them?!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I love them. Send em to me

There are so many species of micro brittle stars it seems hard to find an exact ID on most of them. They are safe, feed on detritus, and particulates in the water. If you see the arms sticking out, they're "fishing".

 

[kasik64]

I love them. Send em to me

There are so many species of micro brittle stars it seems hard to find an exact ID on most of them. They are safe, feed on detritus, and particulates in the water. If you see the arms sticking out, they're "fishing".

I seriously would. There is so many! What do I feed them? And will they keep multiplying?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I seriously would. There is so many! What do I feed them? And will they keep multiplying?

Hahahaa.... Nope they do not require feeding, they are free clean up crew. Mine dont multiply much.

 

[kasik64]

Hahahaa.... Nope they do not require feeding, they are free clean up crew. Mine dont multiply much.

Awesome thanks! I think Lionfish would like to see this. How do I tag people?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Awesome thanks! I think Lionfish would like to see this. How do I tag people?

She's been out for a couple weeks.

But in general it's @ @kasik64 for example.

 

[kasik64]

She's been out for a couple weeks.

But in general it's @ @kasik64 for example.

Thanks! I know she wanted to see these other starfish hitchhikers I have too. They're really little and hard to find though.

@Lionfish

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

lionfishlair

 

[kasik64]

Here's a video of you're interested

https://instagram.com/p/BU2MnGkhl3p/