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Unread 05/10/2006, 03:35 PM   #1
meetpierre
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Need help Identifing this critter.

Hello,
I just seen this white color critter. I think it's a star of some sort.
Can some please tell me what this is.

Can this critter harm my Reef?

He are some pictures of the critter.


http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...e/DSC01051.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...e/DSC01049.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...e/DSC01048.jpg


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Unread 05/10/2006, 03:42 PM   #2
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asterina starfish. i have alot of white ones myself. they dont bother anything but algae . some have been reported to munch on corals. but not often. they will multiply in the tank. i started with one, now i have 20-30. that i can count at any given time at night.


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Unread 05/10/2006, 03:42 PM   #3
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ASTERINA STARS

harmless.. good scavengers

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm


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Unread 05/10/2006, 03:46 PM   #4
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This is a cool looking critter you do have to say.
so it will multiply.

Thanks for your replys


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Unread 05/10/2006, 03:47 PM   #5
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yep.. wish i had some of those.. i only have mini brittle stars that hardly ever come out


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