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Crown of Thorns Starfish
Name:
Crown of Thorns Starfish
Pest Type:
Starfish
Scientific Name:
Acanthaster Planci
Treatment:
Removal from the tank is straightforward, just be careful – its spines are mildly venomous and may inflict a painful wound if the starfish is picked up with bare hands.
Identification:
With long spines covering its body and up to 20 arms, this starfish is easy to identify
Prevention:
Crown of Thorns Starfish do not usually show up as hitchhikers, but are bought at LFS.
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