A autopilot Guest Oct 12, 2004 #1 I popped the top to one of my powerhead and it was full of life. Is this some type of brittle starfish?
I popped the top to one of my powerhead and it was full of life. Is this some type of brittle starfish?
A autopilot Guest Oct 12, 2004 #3 well what ever it is its still alive, its wiggling around on the top of my powerhead under the cover.
well what ever it is its still alive, its wiggling around on the top of my powerhead under the cover.
bang guy Moderator Oct 13, 2004 #4 It's a typical mini-brittle star. It has probably reproduced recently. The smaller arms will grow quickly.
It's a typical mini-brittle star. It has probably reproduced recently. The smaller arms will grow quickly.
ophiura Active Member Oct 13, 2004 #5 Yup. It is Ophiactis. It divides in half and each side regenerates the other. Pretty common hitch hikers, especially in various refugium settings. Good to have. Eats detritus and stuff.
Yup. It is Ophiactis. It divides in half and each side regenerates the other. Pretty common hitch hikers, especially in various refugium settings. Good to have. Eats detritus and stuff.