Rock flower anemone question

[Slevin007]

Hello everyone

Have a quick question. I have a beautiful Rock Flower and it's been doing well for a while. Recently I had an explosion of what appear to be sand sifting stars in my tank. Hitchikers that just now decided to expose themselves.

Anyway my question is should I remove them. Will they attack the rock flower?

Thaks in advance

 

[Darth George]

No, they'll leave it alone.

 

[Slevin007]

Thank you very much

 

[Best Fish-Jake]

Most likely asterina stars (will need a picture to ID) most are reef safe, but some are not. I would try to remove all specimens as they are very invasive.. although they do a good job of cleaning

 

[oneasianguy]

usually don't have sand sifting babies coming out of the sand, most likely asterina stars. My tank was full of them till I got an pair of harlequin shrimp.