Is this a starfish?

[Fockdaddy]

Ok... So I bought some live sand about 3 months ago and put it in my tank. There are a lot of different things happening in my tank. This thing just popped up on the side of my tank. I have no idea how it got there and I had no idea starfish can randomly grow in a tank. If anyone knows what this is please let me know. Thanks.

 

[guarda]

Yes, it's an asterina. They are generally harmless but some (usually darker ones) have been known to munch on zoas. They all eat coralline off the rocks. I pick them off my glass whenever i can.

 

[Fockdaddy]

I don't have any corals in my tank anyways.

 

[guarda]

then you're good to go!

I don't have any corals in my tank anyways.

 

[Fockdaddy]

What about these things.. Anyone know what these are?

 

[guarda]

featherdusters. beneficial.

 

[Samhain]

+1 Guarda has you covered.