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Are Asterina Starfish Bad?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Are Asterina Starfish Bad?

Asterina starfish do multiply very fast and get out of control pretty rapidly. Although some people get lucky for years. Do not be tricked, they are not your friends! Not only do they become a nuisance but they also can start attacking coralline algae

coralline algae
Coralline algae are red algae in the order Corallinales. They are characterized by a thallus that is hard because of calcareous deposits contained within the cell walls. The colors of these algae are most typically pink, or some other shade of red, but some species can be purple, yellow, blue, white, or gray-green.
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, polyps, and corals or simply irritating them.

Does anything eat Asterina starfish?

Bumblebee shrimp will eat them as they are a different type of harlequin shrimp. The advantage is that they don't have an exclusive diet to starfish. You don't have to feed them starfish after they rid your tank.

Are starfish aquariums safe?

Most stars, though considered reef safe, can be predatory towards small anemones, clams and small shrimp. So really, they should be described as “reef safe, with caution”. Starfish generally don't do well in captivity, and complimentary feeding is almost always required.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.