Brittle Star

[ReeferTang44]

I just got this anemone today I noticed a brutal star on its rock I’ve never had a brittle star problem before and this is the only one I can see I took it out do you think there’s more and if so, what precautions should I take?

 

[CoralB]

What type of brittle star is it and why do you think it’s bad ? Do you have a picture?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just got this anemone today I noticed a brutal star on its rock I’ve never had a brittle star problem before and this is the only one I can see I took it out do you think there’s more and if so, what precautions should I take?

I call it a good find. They scavenge and offering a few sinking pellets and small pieces of meat such as shrimp, mysis and mussel will satisfy its diet

 

[ReeferTang44]

I call it a good find. They scavenge and offering a few sinking pellets and small pieces of meat such as shrimp, mysis and mussel will satisfy its diet

I thought they were bad
I thought they multiply and take over the tank

 

[CoralB]

No that’s a Astrea Star , I would take it out . And just pull them out when you see them . They won’t reproduce that fast and this one might be the only one

 

[ReeferTang44]

No that’s a Astrea Star , I would take it out . And just pull them out when you see them . They won’t reproduce that fast and this one might be the only one

Ahhh I’m a buffoon I mixed up the names silly me but I think hopefully he might be the only one and I got him out quick

 

[ReeferTang44]

Thanks for the help

 

[vetteguy53081]

I thought they were bad
I thought they multiply and take over the tank

Yes they are- this is An asterina and a huge pest
I brought in coral which I did not see them but gave me an infestation
I remove them daily

 

[ReeferTang44]

Thank you for all the help vette guy anytime I see that fish as your icon in a fish store, I think of you for all the great advice you have given me I appreciate it.