What starfish am I missing?

[AydenLincoln]

This article does not help. And why I often hate articles. Never been updated from what I know.

Asterina starfish, an introduction to this common reef aquarium critter | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Have you ever wondered what that itsy bitsy starfish is doing in your tank? The sneaky starfish probably hitchhiked its way in on some live rock or new coral, but now there are dozens of small grayish…

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"The Asterina starfish is seen as more of an aquarium pest than a pet, and although most species of Asterina can coexist in your tank without killing your corals, it can be difficult to tell which species of Asterina you’ve inherited.

It is a pest or harlequin food lol but nonetheless it’s a starfish.

 

[Goaway]

It is a pest or harlequin food lol

Out dated article.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Out dated article.

Asterina Starfish Care Guide & Species Profile

The Asterina Starfish is an easy to care for species. Based on the residents you want in your aquarium will determine if this starfish is a benefit or burden.

www.fishkeepingworld.com

 

[AydenLincoln]

Out dated article.

As much as I think they are cute would I intentionally add them to my aquarium…probably not!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Fromia stars are the coolest imo the way they climb over and into every rock crevice is pretty cool, plus most stay small

I love my Fromia!

 

[Goaway]

As much as I think they are cute would I intentionally add them to my aquarium…probably not!

So, this is why it's so critical to identify our little friends correctly. I love them as much as I love my urchin.
We keep using the wrong name for these little guys. And I blame people who write articles and google.

Apparently, asterina stars are not asterinas, and astraea snails are not astraeas.

Asterina stars are actually of the genus aquilonastra, and astraea snails are from the genus lithopoma. Aquilonastra Conandae Asterina Fimbriata Lithopoma Americanum Lithopoma Tectum Astraea Heliotropium, the only valid species of astraea

www.reef2reef.com

 

[meganf]

I'd say the decision to keep a starfish should be determined by the amount of real research (not only anecdotal)...I doubt the majority simply starve especially since they can be spot fed ( I'm sure many people don't spot feed them though and some do starve)

Hey there, I have a few questions if you don’t mind:
What sort of foods would you spot feed a fromia starfish? Also, how would you go about spot feeding a starfish? Would you simply place the food nearby the starfish?

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Hey there, I have a few questions if you don’t mind:
What sort of foods would you spot feed a fromia starfish? Also, how would you go about spot feeding a starfish? Would you simply place the food nearby the starfish?

Could you shoot me a message about this and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have?