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Old 10-30-2002, 09:11 AM   #1
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starfish ID plz

can anyone ID this little star based on this photo? he's about .5" from tip to tip, coloring similiar on top but with slightly darker tan splotches. i have probably 100 of these guys in the tank, although this one is the most complete-most of the others are missing arms. they seem harmless enough so far, started noticing them about 4-5 months ago. I have crushed coral substrate, so not sure if they'd burrow if given the chance. anyway, and ideas would be appreciated.

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Old 10-30-2002, 09:13 AM   #2
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sorry

sorry bout the gigantic photo. it didn't look that large when i previewed it!

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Old 10-30-2002, 10:32 AM   #3
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you might look at the Garf Website...they have an article on those starfish...
http://www.garf.org/
I had a few of them in our 10 gal and I couldnt figure out why I was growing NO coraline...got rid of the stars and within a couple ofmonths my rocks were covered again....

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Old 10-30-2002, 11:25 AM   #6
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Bob is right. Check out that link! They are predatory and will eat your corals. It may take a while but to get them, but you do need to. It sounds like you know this but they breed rather quickly too.

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Welcome!!!!

Think of it this way, it sounds like you may have enough to support a harliquin shrimp.

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