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Ophiocoma sp. (Brittle Sea Star, Green)

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Post  thierry Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:58 pm

Source liveaquaria.com

QUICK STATS
  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Temperament: Semi-aggressive
  • Reef Compatible: Yes
  • Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
  • Max. Size: 10"
  • Color Form: Green, White
  • Diet: Omnivore
  • Origin: Caribbean
  • Family: Ophiodermatidae
  • Insert Date: 14 April 2012


The Red 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.
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Post  thierry Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:36 pm

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