star fish Id plz

[MALO]

Found this sea star on a beach near where i live, need an Id and also want to know if its possible to put in my reef tank

 

[Alexander]

Looks almost exactly like one I have. My question is what part of california do you live in? What's the water temp of the water? Is it close to reef temps?

 

[MALO]

southern cali, around 70, not to cold

 

[dustin_P74]

i wouldnt get into the habit of taking things off the beach or in the water near your beach and sticking it in your tank

 

[dustin_P74]

70 isnt close enough to reef temps. to even try acclimating it

 

[MALO]

yeah, i went to a couple LFS but couldnt get an Id

 

[Alexander]

Yep I would say put it back

 

[dustin_P74]

put it back for a couple of reasons, 1) doesnt come from waters close enough to reef temps. 2) you shouldnt take it outta the ocean and stick it in your tank, let the pros do it so you know its safe to put in your tank and 3) if you cant get a proper i.d its safe to assume its bad

 

[MALO]

I guess its back to the beach for this guy then.

 

[dustin_P74]

good choice

 

[yote]

Thats either a serpent or a brittle star.And if he was on the beach,I'd say he was a long from home.
Good choice on releasing him.You really shouldnt bring wild caught stuff home to stock the tank with.#1-Its unethical as a hobbiest.And #2-You could be breaking your local fish and game laws which could cost a lot of money and time in jail.

 

[Bifferwine]

I agree with what the others have said. It is a serpent star of some sort, but comes from the wrong temperature water.