Asterina star

[glinton]

I believe I have a Asterina star in my tank. I got it from another reef tank. He had a few in there and let me have one.
Does anybody know about these? Any info would be appreciated.

 

[glinton]

I know Asterina is the species name and I have no other specific information. There is a picture of one in the Sept '02 edition of TFH on page 77 in the bottom right corner.

 

[slowest is fastest]

Some Asterina stars are known SPS eaters (possibly other corals as well)
I would recommend getting a positive ID on yours if you are keeping it with corals.
SiF