Chocolate Chip Starfish Hitchhiker

[catchndolphn]

I have had two chocolate chip stars recently come out of my rock, they are hanging on the glass eating algae. I see them as being listed as not reef safe. I was just wondering how bad they can be on corals because they seem to be a nice addition. Should I remove them or let them grow until they become a nuisance

 

[drummereef]

They are coral predators from what I know. Best suited for fish only systems. Here's some reading material.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/chocchipfaqs.htm

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_1...ategory=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4

 

[trae]

Your corals will disappear one by one. You wont notice at first on the zoa's. All knobby stars are non -reef

 

[ccoons43]

I Agree. Remove them.