ID on tiny star fish

[steve r]

we got our LR today from liverocks.com. it is awesome! tons of life!

can some one ID this little starfish. i couldnt find any info on it. it is very small. about .5" or smaller. white with red stripes. he likes the sand much more than the rock

thanks
steve r

 

[Corty]

Officially, I'd say that's the cutest thing ever

 

[steve-s]

Banded serpent star. No idea on the exact species though.

Cheers
Steve

 

[steve r]

do they have the same requirments as other serpent stars or brittle stars?

thanks
steve r

 

[revhtree]

Here is a link to the Fancy Banded Star. http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1742&TopCatId=528

 

[steve r]

thanks. i hope he makes it through the cycle. he came on live rock i am cycling my new tank with. actually lots of stars came on this rock. at least 6 different ones i have seen so far in the first 24 hours

steve r

 

[RocketSeason]

aww. my LR didn't come with stars. I want one!