Green Brittle Star

[Lance M.]

Are these good to have? I have looked around for info on them and they are suppose to be pretty hardy and are reef safe correct? I am thinking about getting one today since they look really cool and I'm sure there is enough food for him in there and plenty of rubble for him to hide in.

 

[austinsdad]

They can be rather agresssive when they get bigger I hear. Can get a hold of smaller fish and maybe some inverts. Some have had them with no incidence, but they can be predatorial. OK if housed with all larger fish I'd guess.

I have a greyish looking brittle. They are VERY peaceful. Maybe consider one of those instead or a serpent for your cleanup crew addition instead.

I just looked at your Info. I'd think 20g is too small for one of'm anyway.

 

[afishyonados]

I like posting behind austinsdad, he covers everything well...
The predatory methods of the green brittle star are very cool to watch. They perch up, like tent poles, then twist down in such a fashion there is no escape! Very efficient predators of small fish.

 

[Devilishturtles]

I agree. Say no to the Green Brittle. No sense in taking the chance when there are much better options.

 

[Lance M.]

Ok so no green brittle. You guys say a serpent would be ok? what kind of sea stars would be good?

 

[afishyonados]

Serpent and Fromias are ok

 

[Hara]

here are some options:
http://www.fantasyreef.com/database/index.php?p=getcat&db_id=1&cat_id=9

 

[FishFrik]

Green brittle stars will eat your fish. I believe other color morphs of brittle stars are reefsafe.

 

[Lance M.]

Thanks for the link Hara. I think I'm gonna have my lfs order me a red serpent, preferably a very small one. This sound good?