Is this a baby starfish?

[xkon]

Just found this in my tank, don't know how it got there or when it got there lol. It is smaller than the size of a dime. Is this an infant starfish? If so, is it good or bad?

 

[ca1ore]

It's an asterina star. They are very small. I've never had issues with them, but others report damage to Zooanthids.

 

[jmareef1022]

Sometime sps's to

 

[xkon]

Recommended to take it out or leave it in?

 

[NWoods]

Here is an article on them...
http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/45-reefkeeping-101-

 

[spikey114]

I would take them out if you see them.

 

[avandss]

+1 on taking them out

 

[Sk8r]

I leave mine in. I keep lps and have no trouble.

 

[cloak]

I don't trust them. :thumbdown

http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/45-reefkeeping-101-

http://www.coralpedia.com/index.php?module=Gallery2&g2_itemId=384

 

[AdamNC]

I keep them in and I keep a mixed. SPS, LPS, Zoas and a Softy.