Starfish id

[TJ Reefer]

Anyone know what this is. It's the size of a quarter. That forest fire frag is about 2 ". I do have 2 sand sifting starfish. Is there a way they could have procreated?

 

[daves-reef]

Asternia I believe. Some say can become an issue. I never seen or know of someone specific and you can get Harlequin shrimp if they were an issue to control.

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[TJ Reefer]

Asternia I believe. Some say can become an issue. I never seen or know of someone specific and you can get Harlequin shrimp if they were an issue to control.

Asterina starfish, an introduction to this common reef aquarium critter | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Have you ever wondered what that itsy bitsy starfish is doing in your tank? The sneaky starfish probably hitchhiked its way in on some live rock or new coral, but now there are dozens of small grayish…

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Ok thanks. This one seems a little bigger than normal I guess.