I See Stars

[captain Jim]

I am soooo happy today! while looking over my new tank of liverock only a week after the cycle period was over, I found 3 yes 3 starfish very small and white but definately starfish 5 leggs and all. I also saw something that I only saw once and couldnt identify it. it looked like a slug all clear but reminded me of an elephant I know it sounds weird but I really cant describe it.
Sorry no pics. No camera!

[Mini_Reef]

Keep an eye on those "3" starfish. I first noticed a few tiny white little guys, and now I have anywhere from 50 -100 starfish in my tank.
I have seen both tiny white guys, and brown and purple and pink banded stars. I cant tell whether they are serpent or brittle stars though.....possibly both. Eventually, most of mine will have to come out.
Good luck with yours! ;)

[sihaya]

3? Dude... I have swarms of them! At night the sand is covered with them. It's madness.

Believe me, if you have the right conditions, in a few months you'll look back and laugh at this day when you were so excited over seeing 3 of them.

[BubbaWPB]

I am soooo happy today! while looking over my new tank of liverock only a week after the cycle period was over, I found 3 yes 3 starfish very small and white but definately starfish 5 leggs and all. I also saw something that I only saw once and couldnt identify it. it looked like a slug all clear but reminded me of an elephant I know it sounds weird but I really cant describe it.
Sorry no pics. No camera!

The clear elephant slug thingy is probably a tunicate... I have a bunch of them in my tank, too.

[captain Jim]

Are you serious? Wow I cant wait! I am enjoying looking at my rock and all the little corals and coraline on it that my eyes are hurting from staring so much. My wife and kids think Im crazy because I didnt get any fish yet but I am having too much fun with the rock and want to savor the moment!
Whats a tuniicate and do I want it?
Thanks for the replies!

[zhenya]

Whats a tuniicate and do I want it?

Here's a good starting point Tunicates or Sea Squirts:A Wet Link

[Penguin]

The thing that came to my mind when you said it looked like an elephant is a Stomatella snail. That's another possibility.

[captain Jim]

Thanks for the info!
I am just not sure what it was, I only saw it once and it was the only one I saw. Wish I had a camera, I need to go get one for things like this.