Brittle Star - 30 gallon

[morpheas]

Hello,

I know this has been asked before but I wanted to pick the collective brain about specifically my situation. I have a 30 gallon tank with a couple of clowns, a blenny and some LPS and zoas and I already have a red linkia star which I love. I was wanting to add a brittle star to the mix (not a green one) but I wanted to see if you guys have any experience or objections about this.

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

The red linkia star will starve to death in that sized tank.

 

[morpheas]

He's been around for a little over six months but technically they might starve to death in any size tank simply because we know very little about what they eat etc. You'll read a slew of opinions in any place online... Others recommend 30 gallon minimum with plenty of rock. So i do see your point and concern for sure but i think my millage will vary...

 

[thegrun]

...as to the Brittle Star I don't see a problem with it in a 30 gallon tank. You may need to spot feed it on occasion, but the ones I have kept are pretty good about scavenging for food.

 

[morpheas]

...as to the Brittle Star I don't see a problem with it in a 30 gallon tank. You may need to spot feed it on occasion, but the ones I have kept are pretty good about scavenging for food.

Thanks for the info and sharing your experience with them.