What type of starfish is this? (Pic)

tygger · 02/12/2008, 08:26 PM

Anyone know what these guys are and if they're harmful or not?

Thanks!

BLKTANG · 02/12/2008, 09:11 PM

Micro star.

erik1202 · 02/12/2008, 09:12 PM

While I can't be sure, they look almost exactly like the micro stars that Inland Aquatics sold in their detritivore kits. They don't have any pics on their site, but I purchased them on numerous occasion and they definitely look similar. I don't even know if Inland Aquatics is still in business.

http://www.inlandaquatics.com/

rssjsb · 02/12/2008, 09:14 PM

It's an Asterina. If you do a search or google them, you should find lots of informaition. There are many different kinds, and most are harmless algae grazers.

returnofsid · 02/12/2008, 10:38 PM

Definitely an Asterina Star. Harmless and will grow in cycles in our tanks. Right now, my 46 is having an explosion of them, yet I've not found a single one in my 75...lol.

02/12/2008, 08:26 PM	#1
tygger Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,631	What type of starfish is this? (Pic) Anyone know what these guys are and if they're harmful or not? Thanks! __________________ 15g Nano 72g reef + 29g sump/fuge

02/12/2008, 09:11 PM	#2
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Micro star. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

02/12/2008, 09:14 PM	#4
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	It's an Asterina. If you do a search or google them, you should find lots of informaition. There are many different kinds, and most are harmless algae grazers. __________________ Robin

02/12/2008, 09:12 PM	#3
erik1202 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: MI Posts: 286	While I can't be sure, they look almost exactly like the micro stars that Inland Aquatics sold in their detritivore kits. They don't have any pics on their site, but I purchased them on numerous occasion and they definitely look similar. I don't even know if Inland Aquatics is still in business. http://www.inlandaquatics.com/

02/12/2008, 10:38 PM	#5
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	Definitely an Asterina Star. Harmless and will grow in cycles in our tanks. Right now, my 46 is having an explosion of them, yet I've not found a single one in my 75...lol.