Asterina Stars - smoking gun

[Garf]

It has long been assumed by most that Asterina starfish only ate the dying segments of corals such as Monti digi and acropora or the algae that were invading a dying coral. I have evidence that this is not correct;

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/Garf1971/60d4b1c5.jpg

This next pic clearly shows the band of eaten polyps after I removed the star with a large wooden skewer. This was a healthy area yesterday.

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/Garf1971/7d13572f.jpg

[kerry]

They do snack on healthy coral!!! I have a harlequin shrimp to keep mine in check. Mine like the zoas. I even take them from the other tanks and give them to the harlequin, he is so spoiled now he knows I am giving him food and does not run from my hand any more.

[kotlec]

May be you are on short side for damaged corals ? lol

[sklywag]

I just did a dip today due to these guys. Also have Nudies enjoying themselves on what few corals I have going. If I ever set up my other tank I may have to dip everything before adding.