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08-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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squid
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Please help me identify this starfish (4 legs)
Hello,
Brand new to the forum, more of a looker than a talker...
Just found this hitch-hiker in my reef tank and thought I would see if anyone could help me identify him. I would like to make sure he isn't going to hurt any of my corals and such.... thank you for any help.
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08-02-2009, 03:48 PM
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This Space For Rent!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Asterina Star...very common and most varieties are harmless...they actually have more than 4 legs, but they reproduce by dropping a leg which will grow a new animal...you will most likely find more and more over time...I have hundreds if not thousands of them in my tanks.
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08-02-2009, 03:50 PM
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Mantis
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: pa
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Welcome to TRT!
yeah thats a asterina star
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08-02-2009, 07:55 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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08-02-2009, 09:34 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: 20 minutes North of Cheese Steaks and Pretzels
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Welcome to TRT !! 
Tell us more about your tank
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08-02-2009, 11:56 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Welcome to TRT!
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08-03-2009, 02:42 AM
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Marine Addict: 75g Habit
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Central California
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nice to have you here on TRT...thisis the best forum around for supportive and informed advice...
WELCOME!! 
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08-03-2009, 10:12 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sedalia, Mo
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Welcome to TRT.
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08-03-2009, 12:03 PM
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Learn something every day
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Carson Valley Nevada
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Welcome to TRT....How did you get a photo to show with your first post?
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08-03-2009, 12:32 PM
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Tarpon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Orange Park Florida!
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haha I was thinking the same thing.
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08-03-2009, 07:46 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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New users are not allowed to post links, or to embed pictures in their posts until they reach 20; however, they are able to use the attachment feature. If they click on the "Go Advanced" button, they can then click on "Manage Attachments".  |
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08-03-2009, 08:56 PM
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Tarpon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Orange Park Florida!
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Did you guys change that? I didnt think you were able to do that. Very interesting thank you. |
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08-04-2009, 09:20 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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No, that is the way it has been it is just that not too many people seem to know about it. |
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