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Old 10-15-2006, 01:06 PM   #1
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Starfish ID?

I found this slowly moving across my glass after a WC today. It looks like a deformed starfish. Any ideas. The pics are the best I can do with my camera. Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-15-2006, 03:16 PM   #2
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That is an asterina starfish. The majority of asterinas are harmless algae grazers that multiply quickly.

Do you have any SPS?
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Old 10-15-2006, 03:28 PM   #3
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I have lots of those little guys, and I am starting to try out some SPS...what is the concern?
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Some types are known to munch on them, although I couldn't tell you how to identify a bad one. Soz.
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Old 10-15-2006, 03:42 PM   #5
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I have not ventured into SPS as I am new to the Saltwater world. I have mushrooms, leathers, and zoa though. Thank you for information, I will kepp my eye on it and hopefully it will munch on the algea on the glass. Thanks again.
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