Another ID pleasee -- is this a brittle star -- or too many legs?

[geno]

This came on the coral I purchased today. When I put the coral in the tank this guy started running for cover. I caught him just in case he's a bad dude -- that's why I need your help.

I looked up what I thought he might be (black brittle star) -- but he's got too many legs -- unless they can have as many as they want

Put him in the tank -- or flush him?

Thanks,
-gene

 

[geno]

Pics

 

[geno]

Sorry for all these errors in posting -- thanks

 

[geno]

Okay -- gonna try this one more time.

 

[geno]

Sorry for the wasted space on the board here -- If anyone is willing -- I'll send a PM with the pic to help ID this guy.

 

[lorenk]

Post it on imageshack.us and link the picture

Likely the filesize is too large...you can downgrade the picture and it will likely post. for some reason, the site does not give an error when that occurs.

 

[geno]

Barbara -- it came off a montipora -- it was taking a ride.

I suppose the current in the tank could have contributed to the apparent rapid movement.

Nonetheless, here's what I have (I sure hope this smaller pic works!).

BTW, I called the LFS and the guy who sold it to me thought it was a spiny black brittle star -- UNTIL I told him how many legs it had.

 

[geno]

I used to have problems loading from Firefox -- now from Microsoft -- here I am back on Firefox for a try.

This will be my last attempt -- if this doesn't work -- the sucker goes in the toilet!

 

[geno]

I rebooted and decided to try again -- I really want someone to see this thing.

Sorry for all the drama -- I'm getting very frustrated:sad:

 

[geno]

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/rgmcloud/">http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/rgmcloud/</a>

You will probably have to copy and paste into your browser -- sorry for the hassle

Okay -- what is this thing?

-gene

 

[steve]

It's a basket star, I'm not sure if they're reef safe. PRetty cool find though.

 

[jeff_mcphail]

That thing is cool! If you don't want it then i'll put it in my tank!

 

[rockdog]

I count 20 legs... too many for me!!

 

[petlandksaw]

Its a feather star and it feeds on suspended food particles, I have one in a 72 gal sps reef and its completely harmless

 

[dmahoney82]

Those guys are sweet! I used to have a maroon one. Fast movers. I'd love to get my hands on another one.

 

[geno]

After your comments -- I put the dude in the tank -- he's hiding as I was expecting he would. Don't know if I'll ever see him again based on what I've read (unless I use a flashlight).

Barbara -- are you up and running again? I saw your post but didn't have enough experience to be helpful. I always appreciate your comments and I'm really looking forward to the day when I can help others.

-gene