some kind of star fish

[tilton.s11]

Just saw this little guy. He is maybe a quarter inch and a cream color. Its missing a leg, kinda looks like it was smashed. Oh and it moves fast. Anyone have any idea what type of star and good or bad?

 

[AquaRick]

Asterina starfish. Pretty harmless unless they multiply to large numbers.

 

[tilton.s11]

Is this the starfish that harliquin shrimp eat?

 

[AquaRick]

Harlequins will go after the feet of any starfish.

 

[Convict2161]

Harlequins will go after the feet of any starfish.

Agreed if you want a Harlequin don't plan on starfish. I have one and she eats better then I do lol. Her dinner is expensive.

 

[AquaRick]

wow lol. How often does she get a new starfish to eat?

 

[tilton.s11]

I have tried to keep star fish and it doesn't work so the shrimp could eat it before something else did or it dies. Will it eat the whole thing or just feet?

 

[Convict2161]

wow lol. How often does she get a new starfish to eat?

Usually once a month! Depends on the size. I know when she's hungry cause goes on the prowl lol






It's pretty cool to watch her go on the attack.