Brittle Sea Star
(Ophiocoma echinata)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Brittle Sea Star
(Ophiocoma echinata)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Green, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
10"
Family
Ophiotrichidae
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Green, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
10"
Family
Ophiotrichidae
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Overview
The Brittle Sea Star is common throughout the Caribbean and has a very small red central disc, which may have variable patterns. The long spiny red arms are fringed with white spines, and have a white pattern.
It is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus, left-over food and small organisms. It cannot tolerate copper-based medications.
The Red Brittle Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.
In the aquarium, provide a varied diet of frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and very finely chopped shrimp and mussels.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 6"
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Customer Testimonials
Danny B
Duluth , GA
We added this sea star to our 90g tank over a year ago, and it has been a great addition. Although it rarely comes out in the light, it is very active at night and can be seen moving throughout the tank, eating detritus. It has not bothered other tank inhabitants, but the hairy arms have a menancing appearance as it searches every corner for food.
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