found star fish

[angelsj247]

Im new in this hobby and i have nothing in my tank yet. i was going to get a clean up crew and fish this week. i just got live rock last week and i found a baby starfish that just came out. im very excited. sorry just wanted to share

 

[*leeinengland*]

jammy bugger

see your tanks cycling faster now lol

 

[OldmillXxX]

What kind is it? Photo?

 

[coops2k]

Possibly an astrea star....i think the spelling is right?

 

[angelsj247]

im trying to get a good picture but its in between the rock right now. its white, looks more clear. long arms, accually i think i just saw another one in there also. waiting for them to come out more. one was out and when i grab my camera it went back in more.

 

[bmallia82]

Do you have lights on there already?

 

[angelsj247]

k here are some pictures. the blue i circled is the star fish (theses are really crappy pictures, i will post better ones when i can)
i dont know if you can see it clearly or not. and the things i circled in pink i wanted to know if anyone knew what they were. they look like white circles. there are a couple of them in that spot.

 

[angelsj247]

yah i have lights, not good ones though, going to get better ones. any suggestions? is just one bulb good enought or do i have to get the double light.

 

[Paintbug]

from the picture the legs look thin, so i would be its a mini britle star. they will multiply like crazy in your tank, and are good scavengers to have! they dont get very big either 1 inch or so max

 

[angelsj247]

does anyone know what the white things are?

 

[Paintbug]

coral skeletons.

 

[kingtoad]

First thing that comes to my mind is a brittle star. They are common!

 

[angelsj247]

alright now i found what i think is a bristleworm. i couldnt get a picture. it stuck out for a bit then hid again. are these bad?

 

[Paintbug]

most bristleworms are not bad, they are good scavengers for your tank.