JEN H Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi. We were checking out our starfish this evening in our 29 gallon nano. It seems to have a small white spot on it. Our cleaner shrimp seemed to be cleaning it in that area, and I noticed a few weeks ago that our peppermint shrimp was doing the same thing. Any idea if it is something we should be concerned about? I have never seen this on a starfish. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Can you get a closer look and find out if its deteriorating tissue? What kind of starfish you got? Maybe posting a pic will help someone chime in on your concerns. -Cindy- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEN H Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 I can't tell if it's deteriorating tissue or not. I think that it's strange the cleaner shrimp keeps picking at it in the area where it is white thought. It is a reef safe star. Orange/red with bumps. I will try to get pictures tomorrow after the lights are back on in the tank. I tried to look up to see if anyone on the internet had ever posted with something like this, but no luck. So, I thought that I would try here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sounds like a red fromia starfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Did not see an update. My guess/experience is that it is a deteriorating area and may likely be the end of the stars life in the near future. My cukes will do a similar spot before falling apart. Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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