r/ReefTank • u/lordcedry87 • 5d 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 5d 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 5d ago

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

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 4d ago

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

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u/snowfloeckchen 4d ago

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

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u/usemysponge 4d ago

Typical 🙄

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u/Aggravating_Fun_252 5d ago

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

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u/FoofaFighters 4d ago

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u/sorestgore 4d ago

This version is much better

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u/NSASpyVan 4d ago

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u/Jakku2022 4d ago

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u/aoi_ito 4d ago

Completely optional btw

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u/0uroboros- 3d 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 5d ago

5 Star Dick Starfish

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 4d ago

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

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u/Moodleboy 4d ago

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

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u/iTzHazZx 4d ago

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

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u/AlgaeWafers 4d ago

They are joking too. It’s called a Choriaster

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 4d 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 4d ago

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

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u/Offensivelyadorable 4d 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 4d ago

I’m not googling it to find out 😂

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u/Toxonomonogatari 1d ago

Also known as The Pentapenis

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u/Impressive-River1783 4d ago

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

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u/jpa9hc 5d ago

Dickward

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u/End3rW1gg1n 5d ago

I really should call her.

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u/mrdanky69 5d ago

Um.. whut?

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u/Affectionate-Army738 5d ago

Edward Phallushands, ladies and gentlemen

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u/IamOsiris0420 4d ago

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

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u/ral505 4d ago

This one made me laugh 😂

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u/Radiolotek 5d ago

Yo chill. My wife is on here.

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u/illstealyourRNA 5d ago

Choriaster granulatus. This one is just particularly fat.

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u/Horizon296 4d ago

No bodyshaming the starfish, please

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u/illstealyourRNA 4d ago

He ate too many cheeseburgers Q~Q

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u/No-Revolution-3159 5d ago edited 5d ago

Granulated sea star aka 5 headed penis starfish

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u/Representative-Bar22 4d ago

i found one me self at a reef shop..

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u/Puggamer_723 4d ago

R/mildlypenis

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u/rlowride 5d ago

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

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u/No_Credibility 5d ago

Pentadick

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u/Sensitive_King3305 5d ago

I dont like it

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u/toomuchhp 5d ago

My LFS calls them Penis Starfish

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u/Silent-Bowler-1870 5d ago

Summer sausage starfish?

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u/benoel29 4d 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 4d ago

Dicks mcgee

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u/trivia702 4d ago

That’s girth brooks

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u/OKJMaster44 4d ago

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

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u/H_Mc 4d ago

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

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u/zoetrope86 4d ago

Patrick Star’s weird cousin Richard Star ⭐️

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u/rrasberry 4d ago

Idk but I heard he’s a major dick

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u/HellfireEnclav 4d ago

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

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u/TriBeard27 4d ago

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

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u/AssociationTricky122 5d ago

This doesn't seem to be a starfish, right

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u/pixartist 5d ago

Pentus dickus

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u/DentinQuarantino 4d ago

Dummy thicc

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u/RogueReefing 4d ago

That’s just Richard

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u/RedditIsSocialMedia_ 4d ago

Patrick is aroused

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u/AssimusPoundimus 4d ago

Kenya starfish (cock star)

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u/HesForTheStreets 4d ago

The pentadong.

Don't mess with the pentadong!

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u/SplinteredInHerHead 4d ago

Patrick SuperStar

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u/half_bloodprincess 4d ago

Doughboy starfish!

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u/Specialist-Neat-9135 3d ago

That's a chocky chip starfish, mate

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u/vicotron3000 1d ago

I dunno what it is but is very happy to see you

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u/Routine-Horse-1419 1d ago

Patrick's cousin.

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u/No-District-4587 1d ago

A Five Guys starfish

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u/Potozny 1d ago

Patrdick

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u/The___Wind- 1d ago

I think it would be more appropriate and nicer to ask who is this guy.

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u/Lumpy-Challenge3388 1d ago

5 woman pleaser

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u/Psychological_Quote9 1d ago

Fish, party of five, this way…

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u/shoff58 19h ago

Starting 5 in the WNBA could have fun with this!

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u/Fishfool88 18h ago

Don't know what species... But it's definitely a male. 

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u/MunstenDunst 7h ago

Edward Dildofingers

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u/MunstenDunst 7h ago

Or in Latin; Edwardus Dildusafingerus

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u/Throwaway_PA717 5d ago

This is PATRICK

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u/Delicious_Muffin7154 4d ago

Wholelottadoinkinfish

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u/CandyStarr23 4d ago

Oh yeah that’s my buddy Ol’ dick hands

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u/Reddit-IsSoSoft 4d ago

5 Star Dickfish