Are these baby brittle stars?

[mfaso24]

Upon looking closely at my pipe organ coral which is closed in the video, I noticed some legs sticking and waving out. Curious if anyone else thinks they are baby brittles? This is one of my favorite things about reefing. Seeing these creatures essentially pop up that I've never noticed before.


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[mfaso24]

https://vimeo.com/170235924


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[BlueMoonFox]

They look a lot like brittle star legs to me. I have a few rocks and nooks with these coming out.

 

[FF337]

Yes those are. Micro brittles. They don't get very large. I have some as big as a 50 cent piece.

 

[mfaso24]

Thanks guy. That's what I thought just wanted a confirmation. I wish I could get a glimpse of their whole body!


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[C.Eymann]

yes those are. Micro brittles. They don't get very large. I have some as big as a 50 cent piece.

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[ThRoewer]

I have them reproducing in my tanks. They are a good thing to have and not dangerous to fish and inverts like some of the big ones.

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[mfaso24]

I have them reproducing in my tanks. They are a good thing to have and not dangerous to fish and inverts like some of the big ones.

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Hopefully mine reproduce too!


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[mav3rick478]

Thanks guy. That's what I thought just wanted a confirmation. I wish I could get a glimpse of their whole body!


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If you get any halichores wrasse you'll get a glimpse of the whole body as he tosses it up to eat it. It's pretty awesome!

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