sand sifting starfish

[lisa foster]

I have had a sand sifting starfish in my reef for 10 months. Recently it was mentioned to me that they eat alot of the good things that are in your sand. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge. I have done a web search getting differing opinions

 

[scavdog]

If you want the full benefits of a biologically active sand bed, find him a good home. In short it will chow on your sand-bed critters.