mini stars?

[outtreking]

I have just started noticing what seem to be mini serpent stars in my tank. I am not sure what exactly they are or if they are safe for my reef aquarium.

They seem to be about the size of a quarter including the legs. The bodies are about 1/8" in diameter. Their legs are super skinny and long. They seem to be a white color. They kinda look like serpent stars by the way they move their long legs.

Any help is extremely appreciated!

I had this post in the inverts forum, but there was not much traffic there. Thanks for the time. I did have one person tell me they thought these might be mini stars. What do these do for the tank and are they good to have?

 

[REV]

I have a bunch of them. Can't say I know exactly what they are, but I haven't noticed any kind of damage or anything. Mine stay mainly in the sandbed/rubbly areas. Cool to view!

 

[peecook]

i also have quiet a few i dont think they will bother anything, i also dont think they live long, i havent seen any get "older"

 

[Paintbug]

they stay small. thats why they are called mini bristle stars. they are great to have in the tank. and will mulitply in the tank.

 

[Fignewton]

I've heard they eat coraline. Not sure if it's true or not. I started pulling them out when I can.

 

[Airman]

Newton,

Don't pull them out they are good for your tank.

 

[Anemonebuff]

They are detrivores in most cases and could not consume much coralline even if they did eat it.