Two critters I'm looking to ID

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Found these critters in my tank today and I'm looking to get some info on them!

The first is some sort of Starfish. I noticed it hanging around the other day and decided to leave it alone. Today I seen it on my new corals and decided to get it checked out. Hopefully it's nothing bad..
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The second one I noticed when the lights went dim. Looks like some sort of shrimp.
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Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
 
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Asternia star - Some say they eat soft corals, I have never had an issue with them. As long as the coral in question isn't in decline, it's more then likely just cleaning detritus off it.

Stomatella snail - Looks like a snail with a thumbnail for a shell. Great member of your CUC.

Amphipod - Some are parasitic, most are just fish food.

None are really anything to worry about, and do not need to be removed.
 

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