Is this a Brittle Sea Star?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Air_Cooled_Nut, Jul 26, 2015.

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  1. Air_Cooled_Nut

    Air_Cooled_Nut Astrea Snail

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    Just found this speedy critter roaming around our tank. About 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter (roughly). It has the comb around its legs, tan and striped. Banded? Fancy Tiger Striped? I don't know :huh:
     

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  2. jeffp1

    jeffp1 Plankton

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    Best I can tell it is. It looks like my brittle star.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Micro brittle.Good member of the cuc.They hitch hike in live sand and lr.
     
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  4. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    +1 a keeper for sure. you may notice the arms poking out of small holes in your rock work, thats one of the ways they feed.
     
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  5. Air_Cooled_Nut

    Air_Cooled_Nut Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the identification. There are several that have, indeed, hitch-hiked into our tank. Yes Swisswiss, I originally thought they were bristle worms until I saw the li'l guy crawl into a hole...and stick its arms/legs out! Now I see more of them.

    I didn't realize they were part of the CUC so I guess I got lucky on this rookie mistake.
     
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