Green Brittle Star (Ophiarachna incrassata)
Invertebrate in the family Ophiarachnidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous scavengers feeding on small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and detritus. Feed meaty foods like shrimp and fish several times weekly.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and throughout the tropical western Pacific to Hawaii and Australia.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 55 gallon tank with plenty of rock crevices and rubble for hiding • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed meaty foods (frozen shrimp, fish) 2–3 times per week; will also scavenge • Nocturnal; provide dim lighting and undisturbed shelter • Handle with care to avoid arm breakage
Log Green Brittle Star in your reef tank
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