Good or bad starfish id

z28cam

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Just spotted this guy while looking at a rock in the tank. Is it a pest or benificial star? I seem to think it might be an asterina star but not sure.

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That's definitely an asterina. They tend to be nipped at and asymetrical, like this one is. They can multiply out of control if given too much food, but they're usually harmless to corals.
 
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