What is this creature

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    Brianw1970

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    Does anyone know what these two creatures are?
     

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    zippyjr123

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    it looks like a starfish
     
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    Brittle stars
     
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    AdeptMrSniffles I have a Blue Thumb

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    Look like Serpent Stars to me, I see small white stripes on the legs. If you could snap a better pic. we can know for sure.

    By the way, either starfish are reef safe. So no need to worry.
     
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    I got :twocents: And vote for brittle stars :)
     
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    Looks like Mini Brittle Starfish to me.
     
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    daugherty part time reefer

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    yep mini brittles they are good for your tank
     
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