Name that Creature

[Linda]

I finally saw it again - thought I was going crazy. There's a very small creature living in my button polyps -- I tried to take a picture, but zoom isn't strong enough.

From what I could see (with the aide of a magnifying glass and flashlight), it looks like it might be some type of mini brittle star. It's body appears to be a small black disc, with long, black and white banded arms. The first time I spotted it, I thought it might be some kind of worm, but it's not. I think the button polyp is it's home - have never seen it roaming about.

Any ideas? Haven't looked up in the picture books yet. Thought one of you guys might know right off the top.

Thanks!

[Tangster]

Thats what it is a mini brittle star we have millions of them i the systems at work and I have them in my fuge and entire system good to have. It came in on rock or sand or as larva in water ? It all arrives sooner or later (:

[Linda]

It's very cool looking. It was kinda creepy, until I figured out what it was.