Banded Brittle Star – LiveAquaria
The Banded Brittle Star originates from the rubble zones of Micronesia and is a great scavenger for the marine aquarium. The central disc is dark brown in color with tan markings. The legs are long and are banded with light and dark brown coloration. The legs also have many spines that aid the starfish in finding food.
This species enjoys an established saltwater aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding. It is nocturnal and often hides under the rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. It cannot tolerate copper-based medications.
In the aquarium, it may be fed zooplankton, frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped meaty foods.
| Approximate Purchase Size | 4″ to 6″ |
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FAQ
What is the natural habitat of the Banded Brittle Star?
The Banded Brittle Star originates from the rubble zones of Micronesia.
Is the Banded Brittle Star active during the day or night?
It is nocturnal and is most active at night when it comes out to feed on detritus and small organisms.
What types of food should I feed my Banded Brittle Star?
It can be fed zooplankton, frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped meaty foods.
Nicholas Henderson –
The Banded Brittle Star has been a great addition to my tank. It’s active at night and helps clean up detritus. I keep plenty of live rock for it to hide in during the day. It’s peaceful and doesn’t cause any disturbances.
Owen Hunter –
I noticed it’s very active at night and seems to be eating small bits of food. It blends well with the rockwork and doesn’t compete with other inhabitants. Just make sure no copper-based treatments are used.
Gavin Simpson –
Easy to care for and very effective at scavenging. The coloration is striking with the banded legs. I’ve had it for three months and it’s still healthy and active.