brittle star

Hi all, I noticed that the ends of most of my brittle star legs are cut. Usually, the ends are sharp and covered by her outter skin (brown since it's an ophiolepis superba). Mine has legs that look cut and the end is white (which seems to be the inner body of the brittle star). Is she attacked...

Is this a fancy worm or a brittle star? I see something that looks like tube feet, so maybe a star? I do not know where i got it from, i saw no stars in chaeto, this piece of rock(the only live rock i bought) or on the small rock with zoas that was gifted to me. Will it divide into more specimens?

Have been eyeing this mushroom, only because of the tag along brittle that has been under it in the LFS for a few weeks. Can't seem to convince it to come out. Could it be stuck? Is it ok?

Hello! My LFS had a black blunt spine brittle star on sale and I made an impulse purchase because I love the way they look. I know most brittle stars are reef safe but I’ve read that some may eat fish. Does anyone have experience with this type of brittle star?

I had been keeping some micro brittlestars in a nano tank for a couple of months, and they were doing just fine. Once every couple of nights I'd check in and see one scuttling around looking for a new hiding spot. Then I moved, took the tank with me, did the best I could to keep it from moving...

Added the rock lastnight, found lots of arms sticking out of one of the rocks. The arms have white rings it looks like.

I have a tank that is filled with micro brittle stars in the sandbed and I am thinking of taking some to introduce to my other tank so that they can populate the sand bed there. Is there a method to trap as many as possible so its easier to transport them to the other tank instead of sucking...

I just received my WWC live sale corals - during the dip this little guy came off. I emailed them to ask also - but thought you all would know as well. 2nd opinions always good Is this a baby brittle starfish or a coral pest? if it’s a brittle I’m totally keeping it.

I noticed this tissue whitening on the base of one of my acros on the shadded side of this coral. I see some brittlestars here but want some advice on whether they are just feeding on dead tissue and should I be re-fragging this piece to prevent spread of the tissue loss?

Hey all, this little hitchhiker came with a leather coral I purchased. Anybod know if he’s a good or bad one? Wondering if I should keep him or not. thanks in advance!

Hi Experts, noticed this hanging out of a hole in a rock. It is only about 2.5cm and didn't move much. Didn't get the chance to see rest of the body part (hidden in the hole). Could it be a baby brittle star or is it a worm? Thanks.

Hi all, I have a big Fancy Brittle Sea Star; the kind with the stripes down its arms. I'd say it's 10-12" from tip to tip with a center disc of 2.5" or so. I'm curious how much you feed and how often? I've had some smaller fish disappear here and there - in the 2-3" range - and while I've...

Could someone who's had a red serpent stafish in a reef tank chime in with their insight? I'd really appreciate it :) I found this old thead about it, but it's vague. It's unclear if there are multiple species of red serpent starfish, and if they are all reef safe. I just ordered a Red Serpent...

I have 3 brittle stars I would like to rehome. Different sizes, local pickup only in Palm Beach County. $1 each

I've had this brittle star (pictures attached) for 4-5 years, about 2 feet tip to tip. Recently rehomed it to the sump as I suspect it may be catching smaller fish. (Two chromis and neon dottyback, all of which were healthy and in the tank for 12+ months, have disappeared in last six months)...

Not sure if this is the correct place to ask but was wondering if anyone had any coral safe micro stars and mini brittle stars for sale

Hello! I just purchased 2 frags and 2 different starfish fell off. Could you ID them, are they bad? TIA!!

Well... I woke up this morning and started getting ready to feed my tank. as usual my shrimp and brittle star we’re already looking for food. Normally my star will slide along the bottom and my elegance and other torches don’t react. This time my elegance decided to obliterate my star. The...

I was dipping my new christmas tree rock and this guy came running off. Want to play it safe so I have him in a breeder basket right now. Haven’t heard of any brittle star pests before, and I love to have them as they are great for taking care of detritus. Just want to know if it’s a pest and...

I got a very nice red brittle star from KP Aquatics last week. I chopped up some clam (which I feed to my RBTA) and offered her a piece. She took it happily. Now, when I feed the tank, I see her arm come out of the rockwork and I offer her another piece. Last night I discovered her "stash" of...