Need an ID

[bla403]

I bought this coral from SWF and its an ORA coral, spongodes.
These things have been popping out of this coral for awhile. I thought they might be part of some starfish but they havent left the coral and its been months. If I touch them they retract. They are tan and brown striped.
I dont think they have spread to anywhere else in the tank or if they did they were eaten.

 

[spanko]

Looks like a mini brittle star has taken up residence there. No worries.

 

[bla403]

I've read that it could be a mini brittle star but it hasnt moved out of that spot in the coral since I got in months ago. Any thoughts?

 

[spanko]

They tend to stay put if they are getting everything they need. Send them arms out to grab food floating by. They will come out at night sometimes to roam around.

 

[bla403]

I guess I should starve him out then !!

Anyone else ever have one of these?

 

[renogaw]

lots before the crash of 08