Curiosity question

[anonome]

I was doing my weekly maintenance on my tank this morning and noticed the biggest asterina star I have ever seen. It is 1 1/8" across, this to me seems extremely big for this type of star. How big do these guys get? Do I need to worry about him at this size?

 

[teresaq]

I'd like to know this too, I have one that is getting pretty big, and boy can it move pretty fast.

 

[puffer32]

I get some that large, but eventually I don't see them anymore

 

[ophiura]

IMO, they don't "become" problems with size. They either are problems, or not. It is on the glass, and I suspect it is not a problem. I have several larger individuals as well. They should not get larger than that, I expect. As always, I would keep an eye on them, but I wouldn't assume that size alone will make it a problem.

 

[miaheatlvr]

Biggest asterina I have EVER seen and with ALL its limbs, cool, Like Ophi said its either gonna be a problem or not..a If not leave it.. it looks neat.

 

[anonome]

Thanks all, I really don't see that it would be a problem, just was wondering if they grow bigger.
I was surprised myself that it had all its legs, most of the other ones that I have are missing at least one or two. It's a keeper for now.
Good thing I got the picture when I did, after downloading the pics, it is no where to be found. Fast mover for the size.