brittle star?

[bronson]

i have many micro brittlestars but is there a reef safe brittle star or serpent star for my tank or do they just grow too big for my 10 gal?

 

[kbuser92]

I think pretty much every seastar gets too big until you're in the 40-55+ tanks. I want one, too, but I may be a little undersized.

 

[bronson]

alot of things i want are too big for my tank so only choice is bigger tank but that aint gonna happen for a long time so guess be happy with wot i got.thanks kyle just wanted second opinion as i thought tank too small:thumbsup:

 

[Nimboli12]

Speaking of brittlestars, a guy at my LFS said that brittlestars can actually catch and kill fish. Is that true? I assume that meant when the fish are hiding in the rocks, as brittlestars usuallly hide under there.. I have a 60gal & my brittle star is getting big They will put out their feelers when they sense movement coming buy.

 

[salt_for_brains]

The green brittles can be very aggressive and be fish eaters. I've always had the brown ones and have never experienced them catching or killing a fish.

 

[Nimboli12]

Thank you. How would I know if my brittle is too big for my 60gal tank?

 

[bronson]

Thank you. How would I know if my brittle is too big for my 60gal tank?

when you walk past your tank and trip over the brittles legs on the ouside of the tank:D

 

[bronson]

wish i could have one still for my 10 gallon.yes i know everyone i need to upgrade:(