I just bought a frag from a guy and these tiny things are inside the bag. What are they? Do I want them? I am going to dip the frag, but should I keep them?
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Sorry, will doWe can't see the video, try posting pictures, or make a YouTube video, and post the link here.
I can see the video now. Are you asking about the little arms, or the things that the arms are on?
It's something moving around on the bag with tentacles that move like something on a sea urchin or the bottom of a starfish.We can't see the video, try posting pictures, or make a YouTube video, and post the link here.
I can see the video now. Are you asking about the little arms, or the things that the arms are on?
That sounds logical. The last thing I need is an asterina plague. Thanks everyone!From the way it moves it is probably a starfish. Asterina are a common hitchiker, so it would be my guess, but I'm not sure. As for keeping or not, there are reports of some species eating zoas and spreading fast, but I have no experience with them.
Yup, as @Dipi said, it is most likely a asterina starfish. They are harmless, but can multiply very quick, and some are known to eat some corals. I would just take it out, and not leave it in your tank.It's something moving around on the bag with tentacles that move like something on a sea urchin or the bottom of a starfish.