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07/18/2012, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ireland
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Hitch hiking starfish
So I just bought a sponge and have it acclimatising at the moment.
But I just noticed a little starfish on it, its about 2 inches in diameter with skinny legs. Its a beige-ish colour with dark red "hairs" all over it. Looks a bit like a brittle star. While I have the chance, should I keep it out of my tank or let him in? Thanks. |
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07/18/2012, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northern VA
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Probably a micro brittle star. They're harmless detrivores.
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07/18/2012, 03:38 PM
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Location: Ireland
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Cool thanks.
Free brittle star for me so! |
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07/18/2012, 04:01 PM
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Reefer Bee
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: North GA
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I'm sure you have more, I usually don't see mine until the lights come on for the day, and you can see their arms sticking out of crevasses all over the rock
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