Starfish eating my Zoanthids

El Patron · 2026-10-05T17:53:47-0400

I had a suspicion that I was losing Zoanthids because of these little starfish. But I read in some places that they are safe. Today I saw one in action. Tell me what you think.

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Tahoe61 · 2026-10-05T18:55:20-0400

Numerous documented cases of Asterina eating Zoanthids. Is it opportunistic feeding or the natural food item, no one knows for sure. Good Catch.

fishguy242 · 2026-10-05T19:46:07-0400

Yep they sure do...

Dr4gula.f32 · 2026-10-05T19:49:22-0400

Had this issue 3 months ago. Female harlequin shrimp wouldn't touch them, she was spoiled on chocolate chips. Got a male and he obliterated them, and now he too is hooked on chocolate chips!