Is this a Pest?

[hfabs]

Hi Fellow Reefers

Do you know if the attached a pest that I should be worried of? Is this pest harmful to my corals esp the Zoas?

Many thanks : )

Mark

[hfabs]

Sorry guys...I tried to attach the photo I took but didn't seem to be able to upload. My apologies.... Anyway it is like a tiny star like that attach to the glass or rocks. Any idea? Many thanks . )

[xiggie]

Resize the picture before posting ...

[tofubox]

tiny star sounds like brittle star. Do a image search on google, if it is, its harmless. Else post a resized pic so we can help

[hfabs]

Thanks guys.

[hfabs]

Ok I finally found out that the star-fish like creatures that have been multiplying rapidly in my tank n feeding on my zoas are Asterina Starfish. Any suggestions how to get rid of them.

Thanks

Mark

[tofubox]

Dip the corals with coral RX or TLF revive. Will get rid of any pest on your zoa. Alternatively just freshwater dip it. Zoas are very hardy corals.

[hfabs]

Thanks but I need to clear the rest in my tank. They are all over the entire tank . (

[james72]

You can try Harlequin shrimps, they might feed on the asterina starfish. But after its gone, past it to the next reefer so it doesn't starve to death

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[hfabs]

Thanks James

Unfortunately the Harlequin shrimps will also feed on my reef safe starfish...Oh well, I think I will labouriously remove them by hand one by one as and when i see them in the tank.

Thanks for all your advices : )

[austinwend]

Thanks James

Unfortunately the Harlequin shrimps will also feed on my reef safe starfish...Oh well, I think I will labouriously remove them by hand one by one as and when i see them in the tank.

Thanks for all your advices : )

I don't think remove them hand by hand is a good idea. Its germs can be injurious or you can also search on youtube and get a brief guide on removing that. If you wish to know more about similar creatures viist here.

[Sonicsound]

You can try using a clip