Small, grey, mobile, appears to be eating my coralline

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    Commodore Greenhorn

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    I started a new tank last weekend. This guy came in on the piece of rock pictured. He appears to be eating my coralline. The aiptasia move when little grey thing gets too close, lol. What is he? Thanks!

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    Marinne13 Northern Reefer

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    Asterina star...most just eat algae but some can munch on coral

    no worries unless you see him on coral all the time
     
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    I'm not crazy about him eating the coralline and leaving those white patches. I'm inclined to remove him. Would he survive in the refugium or should I just flush him?
     
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    Marinne13 Northern Reefer

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    If you have rock in your sump then it should be fine
     
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    You should be more worried about the appys.
     
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    MitchReef reef noobie, since 1986

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    when in doubt....yank it out....
     
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    Oh, I am. I know what to do about them, though. ;)
     
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    salt_for_brains Alabama Reefer

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    Aiptasia X will rid you of the nasty anemone.
     
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    Unless it'll lead to sexual harassment suit.

    Wait, what were we talking about?! :mrgreen:
     
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