asterina stars

Nihoa · #1 03-25-2009, 10:46 PM

i found one in my tank and wonder if i should get it out of there. any thoughts on these lil buggers?

VFX · #2 03-25-2009, 11:47 PM

Most are fine but can multiply quickly if there's enough food around.

If you're worried just get it out of there.

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whatcaneyedo · #3 03-26-2009, 01:40 AM

I've had them multiplying in my two systems for the last two years. So far so good... no problems yet. If they do become a problem I get to buy a harlequin shrimp.

Aquattro · #4 03-26-2009, 01:47 AM

I have lots, love the little suckers!

Keri · #5 03-26-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

I have lots, love the little suckers!

+ 1

I have lots as well and have yet to have a problem with any of them.... There may be some (rare) types that eat healthy coral but I really think that fact is exaggerated by people who see them passing over, or scavenging off of allready dead/dying coral.

Myka · #6 03-26-2009, 04:58 PM

I have a few here and there. In some people's tanks they get to plague populations, but that's usually because their tanks are dirty.