Starfish

[Zaxsaid]

Hey guys would this star fish be a problem for me? It came on a rock I thought it was neat

 

[asd890]

No pic.

 

[Zaxsaid]

Sorry apps been acting up

Here ya go

 

[ndrwater]

Asternia star. Some are harmless, some can eat corals and Zoas. The also have a nasty tendency to reproduce at an alarming rate...
Personally, I remove as many as I can

 

[Zaxsaid]

How do I find out what type I have? I haven't seen any on my corals or Zoas just on the rocks

 

[ndrwater]

Looks like you have the common algae eating type. The coral eaters are usually blue/brown. There are many different types though.

 

[Zaxsaid]

You said they reproduce fast haha I just hope they don't over take my tank before I do my tank transfer

 

[ndrwater]

One minute you have 1 or 2, next week 100.... It IS possible....

Consider yourself warned, or at least advised...

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Lol. More food more stars. Less food eat anything. They do like corraline. Lil buggers.

 

[asd890]

My brother had 1 Asterina and three years later without removing any, he only has 5-6. I haven't experienced them reproducing quickly.

This is a little off-topic, but what I have seen reproduce quickly are brittle stars. He started with 1 and now has about 1000.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

My brother had 1 Asterina and three years later without removing any, he only has 5-6. I haven't experienced them reproducing quickly.

This is a little off-topic, but what I have seen reproduce quickly are brittle stars. He started with 1 and now has about 1000.

Ask if he will send me some