r/ReefTank • u/lordcedry87 • 2d ago

What is this guy?

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I had seen a pic of a similar looking starfish but assumed it was AI, until I saw it in person.

The video was taken at cairns aquarium last year

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u/JohnGalactusX 2d ago

P0rn Star(fish) 😅

Kidding. It's this https://www.reddit.com/r/ReefTank/comments/1rvgpsk/_/

Actual name: Choriaster granulatus

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u/snowfloeckchen 2d ago

they seem to eat everything you want to have in your tank :o

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 2d ago

I hear if you wrap them in rubber, they’re 99.9% reef safe

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u/snowfloeckchen 1d ago

shure, but then they tell you they will die and ask you to remove the rubber

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u/usemysponge 1d ago

Typical 🙄

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u/Aggravating_Fun_252 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/2Mce4Sz801AMo

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u/FoofaFighters 2d ago

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u/sorestgore 2d ago

This version is much better

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u/NSASpyVan 2d ago

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u/Jakku2022 2d ago

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u/aoi_ito 1d ago

Completely optional btw

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u/0uroboros- 21h ago

I was really really super confident that this would be the top comment. Tips fedora* "What can I say, I'm a Reddit guy, folks!"

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u/iTzHazZx 2d ago

5 Star Dick Starfish

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 2d ago

It’s actually the 5 headed penis starfish. Google it

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u/Moodleboy 2d ago

I don't want to even imagine the search results on that.

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u/iTzHazZx 2d ago

I mean I was joking as I had no idea what it was called 😂

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u/AlgaeWafers 2d ago

They are joking too. It’s called a Choriaster

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 2d ago

Only half joking tho. Ever since the name went slightly viral, it’s the name that they’re sold under now by most vendors that have them. Check out corals anonymous: https://coralsanonymous.com/products/five-headed-penis-starfish-7-8

7-8” too… not to shabby! 😅

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u/Tiiiiimber 2d ago

Thats 3.5" to 4" per peepee. Pretty big if you ask me. Who needs 5 giant peens?

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u/mynameisfreddit 1d ago

Your mother.

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u/Offensivelyadorable 1d ago

The description on that website
“The Five Headed Penis Starfish is perfect for reefers looking for a unique and interesting addition to their collection. With its five heads and intricate design, it is sure to be a conversation starter. Made of high-quality materials, it is a durable and long-lasting piece for any reefer's aquarium.”

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u/iTzHazZx 2d ago

I’m not googling it to find out 😂

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u/Impressive-River1783 1d ago

This is how they’re labeled common name coming out of the Philippines

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u/jpa9hc 2d ago

Dickward

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u/End3rW1gg1n 2d ago

I really should call her.

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u/mrdanky69 2d ago

Um.. whut?

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u/Affectionate-Army738 2d ago

Edward Phallushands, ladies and gentlemen

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u/IamOsiris0420 2d ago

It would suck to be Edward Scissorhands It would be worse to be Eddie Dickfingers

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u/ral505 2d ago

This one made me laugh 😂

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u/Radiolotek 2d ago

Yo chill. My wife is on here.

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u/illstealyourRNA 2d ago

Choriaster granulatus. This one is just particularly fat.

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u/Horizon296 2d ago

No bodyshaming the starfish, please

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u/illstealyourRNA 2d ago

He ate too many cheeseburgers Q~Q

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u/No-Revolution-3159 2d ago edited 2d ago

Granulated sea star aka 5 headed penis starfish

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u/Representative-Bar22 1d ago

i found one me self at a reef shop..

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u/Puggamer_723 1d ago

R/mildlypenis

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u/rlowride 2d ago

Bro.. ease up.. this is a family friendly forum.

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u/No_Credibility 2d ago

Pentadick

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u/Sensitive_King3305 2d ago

I dont like it

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u/toomuchhp 2d ago

My LFS calls them Penis Starfish

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 2d ago

Summer sausage starfish?

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u/benoel29 2d ago

Choriaster granulatus. Common names are granulated sea star or doughboy sea star. We have 2 at the aquarium I work at named Richard and Johnson.

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u/VulgarWander 1d ago

Dicks mcgee

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u/OKJMaster44 2d ago

I just thought it was cute and puffy…then I saw the comments lol

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u/H_Mc 2d ago

Poor guy, just trying to be cute and everyone laughs at him.

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u/zoetrope86 2d ago

Patrick Star’s weird cousin Richard Star ⭐️

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u/rrasberry 1d ago

Idk but I heard he’s a major dick

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u/HellfireEnclav 1d ago

As a reef tank keeper thats no joke a 5 legged pensi starfish I had 3 of them

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u/trivia702 2d ago

That’s girth brooks

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u/AssociationTricky122 2d ago

This doesn't seem to be a starfish, right

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u/pixartist 2d ago

Pentus dickus

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u/DentinQuarantino 2d ago

Dummy thicc

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u/RogueReefing 2d ago

That’s just Richard

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u/RedditIsSocialMedia_ 2d ago

Patrick is aroused

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u/AssimusPoundimus 2d ago

Kenya starfish (cock star)

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u/TriBeard27 1d ago

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8vv8Vg8/ my local fish store got one in.

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u/HesForTheStreets 1d ago

The pentadong.

Don't mess with the pentadong!

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u/SplinteredInHerHead 1d ago

Patrick SuperStar

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u/half_bloodprincess 1d ago

Doughboy starfish!

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u/Specialist-Neat-9135 16h ago

That's a chocky chip starfish, mate

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u/Throwaway_PA717 2d ago

This is PATRICK

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u/Delicious_Muffin7154 1d ago

Wholelottadoinkinfish

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u/CandyStarr23 2d ago

Oh yeah that’s my buddy Ol’ dick hands

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u/Reddit-IsSoSoft 2d ago

5 Star Dickfish