Starfish id please

[kev82]

I got a few of these with my liverock, and was wondering if these eat corals? (buttons or sps or whichever)

I'm thinking they might be Asterina Anomala, but would like a confirmation from more knowledgeable people.

(Oh and this is my first post on reefcentral in probably 5-6 years.. Good to be back )

 

[cloak]

Here's a good article.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/ac/feature/index.php

 

[4218kris]

asterina stars. some will eat corals but not most. they are usually considered reef safe though. but i havent seen ones with red on them.

 

[kev82]

They're pretty, so if they're safe with sps and softies I'm all for keeping them in there.

 

[Snail-po]

if you get to many ide recomend a harlequin but be prepared to feed it when its done