Asternia Starfish

[Plesoine]

I have a 180 gallon reef tank and it is becoming overrun by asternia starfish. After doing some research, it seems like my only option is a Harlequin shrimp. My issue is, I have other numerous starfish in my tank that I don't wish to part with. There is about 500lbs of live rock in the system and there is no way to get the other starfish out anyway. Any suggestions on how to get rid of these lil buggers?

 

[bios]

The harlequin will prefer the other starfish , and it will find them in any place
You have to pick the asterinas by hand

 

[ahiggins]

Was it @ReefQueen that had the massive asterina breakout?
If so, do you have any tips/tricks?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I've been using a canister filter as a shop vac on the little boogers. Its quite satisfying.

 

[ReefQueen]

Was it @ReefQueen that had the massive asterina breakout?
If so, do you have any tips/tricks?

Nope it was @eleet, I have barely any asterinas. I almost wish I did so I could have some harlequin shrimp, almost;)

 

[ahiggins]

Hahaha thanks for the right tag :) I know she was fighting a pretty big group of em