starfish a threat to clam?

[Lrood]

I just added my first clam to my tank yesterday. This morning I noticed one of the small starfish on the clam's shell. Do these pose a risk to the clam?

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[franklypre]

Not typically, though I've heard horror stories about asterina that eat particular coral.

[Lrood]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be keeping a close eye on it!

[mscarpena]

No issue with a clam. Some of mine eat some zoos here and there. Some stars will eat clams, but not asterinas

[Lrood]

I have noticed that mine (asterinas) seem to devour any zoos I ahve tried to keep. I have to keep them in another tank to have any success.

[moliken]

dead clam, stars will devour fight with snails and crabs. healthy clam, no probs.