asterina starfish harmful ?

v80s · 02/26/2006, 10:34 AM

I have noticed come asterina starfish in my tank and I am concerned that they may harm my corals. Is there need for concern?

keckles · 02/26/2006, 12:46 PM

Asterinas are said to be generally harmless except for their reproductive capabilites (which is more of a nuisance than anything). I have read a few reports of predatory possibilites (to more noticeable, desired inhabitants). But, because of the many more reports of being harmless I suspect it could be limited to a certain species, or group of species, rather than Asterinas as a whole. Similar to "bristleworms"/polychates and H. caranculata for example. They shouldn't be a problem.

02/26/2006, 10:34 AM	#1
v80s Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Harmony,New Jersey Posts: 11	asterina starfish harmful ? I have noticed come asterina starfish in my tank and I am concerned that they may harm my corals. Is there need for concern?

02/26/2006, 12:46 PM	#2
keckles Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,213	Asterinas are said to be generally harmless except for their reproductive capabilites (which is more of a nuisance than anything). I have read a few reports of predatory possibilites (to more noticeable, desired inhabitants). But, because of the many more reports of being harmless I suspect it could be limited to a certain species, or group of species, rather than Asterinas as a whole. Similar to "bristleworms"/polychates and H. caranculata for example. They shouldn't be a problem. __________________ -Jared