Mini Stars, is there such a thing as too many?

[KarenH]

Last November I started my very first Marine aquarium and am so glad I did, I love my little slice of ocean heaven.

About two months ago I noticed alot of little white legs sticking out of crevices and holes, I thought they were worms until I saw those legs climb out with a body attached in the middle. I did some research and found that they are the small, white mini stars and are said to be a good thing.

Lately however, there's been a population explosion! There isnt' a crevice or small rock or any piece of matter that doesn't have these things in them. I would say I have well over 100+ of these little guys. Is there such a thing as too many? I have no idea where they hitch hiked in from, but they're taking over.

[Samper]

If you have the same species that I have...and I'm not sure what species that actually is but I consider them to be a good thing. They are most likely getting in all those little crevices and helping to keep your system clean.

[Reefland]

I think they are perfectly fine in any number (unless of course you can't see in the tank).

[KarenH]

I think they are perfectly fine in any number (unless of course you can't see in the tank).

lol Thank you, I wasn't sure if too many might be bad. It's amazing all the new little creatures I see emerge as my tank gets older.

[Zoanuts]

Have you flash lighted your tank at night you will be amazed at all the goodies that will run and hide.
If the starfish become such a problem you can get a Harlequin shrimp and they will be gone.

[Samper]

Even better...get a military flashlight with a red lens. The red light doesn't seem to disturb the nocturnal animals like a white light does.

[Zoanuts]

Great Idea.

[KarenH]

No I've never tried that, but I will now!