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That's an Aquilonastra starfish (known in the hobby as "Asterina" starfish) - that's not algae growing in it, it's just a different species in the genus, and that's its normal coloration.Found my first Asterina today on the glass. Must have come in on a past coral. Is this a different type or is that just algae growth on it? Seastars don’t typically get growth on them do they? Moves fast for its 1/4” size.
so I should still pull it anyway before it eats zoas right? I have it in a specimen bottle right now.That's an Aquilonastra starfish (known in the hobby as "Asterina" starfish) - that's not algae growing in it, it's just a different species in the genus, and that's its normal coloration.
If you're concerned, then I'd pull it.so I should still pull it anyway before it eats zoas right? I have it in a specimen bottle right now.
thanks, why risk it then. He will stay out of the pool.We've had hundreds over the years. Mostly eating coralline. Some say the dark species bother corals.