Tiny Starfish

[rancidpetals]

I have noticed a few dozen (that I can see right off hand) of the little bitty starfish. I was wondering what (if anything) eats these things. Since I have seen them, I have also noticed my coralline algae is being eaten. How do I get rid of these things without tearing my tank apart?

[slitherbomb]

Asternia stars?

[rancidpetals]

Yea, I am wrong about the name. Any idea on how to get rid of them?

[melosu58]

I dont try to get rid of them. Had them for 13 yrs now and they dont bother anything in my tank. I actually have people come to my house to get some for their tank. They do a real good job keeping algea off the glass.

[rancidpetals]

They are eating my coralline algae. I have noticed a huge decline in the algae, and I have a very well established tank. I'd like to keep my coralline lol

[crzytrace]

You can send some to me! Ive only seen one in my tank, and its been awhile. I have coralline algae up the wazoo and would love to have more asterinas to help me out with the upkeep! I have loads of mini brittles but not asterinas.