Could these be eating zoas

[Schmitty]

Just did a flashlight look at my base live rock and I have what looks like real thin long star fish legs coming out of many holes through out the tank. Below is a video clip… is this a problem and if so is there a way to get rid of them??? My zoas have been extended and not doing well and I’m feeling like these guys and vermetid snails are stressing em out big time

 

[Srt4eric]

Those are brittle stars. Those are good guys.

 

[Schmitty]

Those are brittle stars. Those are good guys.

Are you sure? THey are everywhere

 

[Arvin R]

Are you sure? THey are everywhere

Those are definitely good starfish to have and they should not be what's bothering your zoas. Great cuc!

 

[Schmitty]

Those are definitely good starfish to have and they should not be what's bothering your zoas. Great cuc!

OK, good! Im guessing the vermetid snails webbing could be the issue... trying to figure this out. Thanks!

 

[H2OPlayar]

Do you have hermit crabs? They are more likely crawling over the zoas. My vermetids don't seem to affect my zoas.

 

[Schmitty]

Do you have hermit crabs? They are more likely crawling over the zoas. My vermetids don't seem to affect my zoas.

I have maybe two hermit crabs... but I never see them on the zoas.

 

[Coral reefer]

Do you have hermit crabs? They are more likely crawling over the zoas. My vermetids don't seem to affect my zoas.

Seems like not all vermetids are the same.
I’ve seen different color shells and different sizes for sure. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were upsetting and type of coral, especially if there are a lot.
Also I’d suspect asterina stars if he has any

 

[Schmitty]

asterina I do have(I yanked 30 out yesterday), should I get one of those harlequin? or is there something else that gets rid?