Brittle star?

[4G1v3N]

Hey guys and gals,
I purchased a new sps and found what looks like a brittle star. I apologize in advance about the photo. I got the star off the coral thinking it would harm it, I threw it in my fuge for now.. Harmfull to coral? and would red slime algae hurt this star?
TIA
-Jordan

[inwall75]

Jordan,

It's probably a mini-brittlestar. That's all the bigger they get. Just watch it in your fuge and if it stays that size, move it back. They are great detritus eaters. No cyano won't hurt it.

[4G1v3N]

Sweet, I got scared for a second. Man those things move fast and are very sticky because of their hairy legs! I aslo have an acro crab in my acro! I was like damn this thing is full with hitch hikers!
Thanks for the promt response inwall!
-Jordan

[coral reefer]

The Star won't hurt your corals either!

[Warsaw]

I bought one 5 months ago and love to see it when it comes out. They are really fast. Then 3 days ago I bought a nice bunch of mushrooms and there was a mini brittle on it that I noticed later that night. I love free-bees