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Old 04-10-2008, 12:36 AM   #1
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brittle star Q


Never had one before but got it for the clean up crew addition. Anything I should know besides the regular about stars and sensitivity with water parameter swings.Looks like it hase funny projections off the top of the leggs all the way to the center as I do not know the spiecs yetLOL!30 with lots of coral and a fw small reef fish/fuge skimmer UV/70HQI
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Old 04-10-2008, 01:56 AM   #2
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They grow fast or mine just did.. doubled its size in 3 weeks. Also Its nacturnal. I read that the salinity is a very large factor on keeping your brittle star happy. Keep the salinity stable and give him plenty of room to grow!
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Old 04-10-2008, 06:59 AM   #3
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Hope it's not the green one.They get big and eat your fish and others!
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:13 AM   #4
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Sounds like it may be a bubble tipped brittle star

Look like this?
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:25 AM   #5
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Sounds like it may be a bubble tipped brittle star

Look like this?

AKA Fancy brittle star.
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