Two critters I'm looking to ID

TwiTch18 · Mar 30, 2022

Found these critters in my tank today and I'm looking to get some info on them!

The first is some sort of Starfish. I noticed it hanging around the other day and decided to leave it alone. Today I seen it on my new corals and decided to get it checked out. Hopefully it's nothing bad..

The second one I noticed when the lights went dim. Looks like some sort of shrimp.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

DaJMasta · Mar 30, 2022

The last image doesn't enlarge, but asterina starfish and then amphipod, probably.

Ricox · Mar 30, 2022

Second one is definitely and amphipod. First one is some species of starfish.

TwiTch18 · Mar 30, 2022

DaJMasta said:
The last image doesn't enlarge, but asterina starfish and then amphipod, probably.

Do those starfish eat coral? I seen it hanging around on the base of some soft corals.

homer1475 · Mar 30, 2022

Asternia star - Some say they eat soft corals, I have never had an issue with them. As long as the coral in question isn't in decline, it's more then likely just cleaning detritus off it.

Stomatella snail - Looks like a snail with a thumbnail for a shell. Great member of your CUC.

Amphipod - Some are parasitic, most are just fish food.

None are really anything to worry about, and do not need to be removed.