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Old 08-14-2002, 06:03 PM   #1
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Hitchhiker Starfish ID Please

Found this today at lunch. Any ideas? Hopefully coral safe?



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Old 08-14-2002, 06:31 PM   #2
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This may be what you've found. If it is, get it out!

predatory starfish

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Old 08-14-2002, 11:10 PM   #3
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Starfish rule of thumb: The thicker the arms the more predatory the starfish. A lot of arms will also indicate a predatory starfish. I am sure there are exceptions to this rule somewhere, but for the reef tank it usually works. I would be weary of your new found friend for a while. Since they can regenerate after being cut, and your friend seems to have had better days. It does look like Big Dave has something there, that I am going to be looking into more.

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Old 08-15-2002, 05:45 AM   #4
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I'm going to play it safe. next time I find it, it will be history.

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