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Date: 26 Jan 2007 10:17:23
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Subject: What is this in my tank?
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I have 2 that I know of. They look like small lopsided starfish.
They measure 1/2 to 3/4 inches across. Any clues? Are they good or bad?
Todd
http://www.see-picture.com/?id=d2240
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Date: 26 Jan 2007 21:09:37
From: TheRock
Subject: Re: What is this in my tank?
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Asterina (tiny, white...) Sea Stars
I have plenty in my tank...not to worry
they are beneficial like bristle worms.
That's a tiny sea star of the genus Asterina. Most of these critters are
simply harmless algae and bacteria feeders, but some have been seen chowing
SPS tissue. They are quite common in reef tanks, so don't be alarmed unless
you see them cruising over on of your acro's. They reproduce by dropping
legs, which explains the odd and highly variable shape!
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/asterinafaqs.htm
Chris
<megladon@mail.com > wrote in message
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>I have 2 that I know of. They look like small lopsided starfish.
> They measure 1/2 to 3/4 inches across. Any clues? Are they good or bad?
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> Todd
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> http://www.see-picture.com/?id=d2240
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Date: 26 Jan 2007 18:26:51
From: George Patterson
Subject: Re: What is this in my tank?
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megladon@mail.com wrote:
> I have 2 that I know of. They look like small lopsided starfish.
> They measure 1/2 to 3/4 inches across. Any clues? Are they good or bad?
It's a small starfish. Left alone, they will grow the remaining arms. I have
quite a few in my tank, and they don't seem to do any harm.
George Patterson
No one ever says "It's only a game." when his team is winning.
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