FS/FT: Green Brittle Star

[krafty]

Hi all,

I recently bought a green brittle star (Ophiarachna incrassata) without properly researching and finding that it is not suited for my tank. I have several small fish and small shrimp and this star is known to eat small fish and shrimps that hang around rocks.

He has not eaten anything at this point. I keep him fat and happy with silversides but I do not want to risk losing a chromis out of my school.

I have him in my refugium at this point. He is healthy and eats well. He is a great looking star.

I would like to see him in a tank where he can thrive and not have to be constantly watched. I have not seen any documented occasions where one harmed any coral.

If you are interested in this guy please let me know. I would like $15 or a trade of equal value.

For your information here is an article with a section on Ophiarachna incrassata. Scroll down a ways and you will see the image.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2...ature/index.php

Thanks.

 

[murfman]

Josh, where are you located?

 

[Mustang394]

We have adopted 6 of these stars for the same reason, they live in a tank by themselves.

It's a shame that some places will sell them with out informing you of the potential danger.

BTW your link does not appear to be working

 

[krafty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8924571#post8924571 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by murfman
Josh, where are you located?

I am in Colorado Springs. Sorry, I updated my profile.

Josh

 

[krafty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8927255#post8927255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mustang394
We have adopted 6 of these stars for the same reason, they live in a tank by themselves.

It's a shame that some places will sell them with out informing you of the potential danger.

BTW your link does not appear to be working

Same link but, fixed. Thanks for letting me know.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/ac/feature/index.php

 

[reefkoi]

I have caught a group of 4 green brittle stars in my 180 reef 6-7 years ago eating my pulsing xenia. I couldnt figure out why the xenia was starting to look "melted" and finally one night late I woke up and flashlighted the tank, they were grabbing it and pulling it up from the rocks using the legs. Xenia has a pretty foul odor to it, so I suspect they may think its dead and thats why they can go dor it and no other corals?
Chris

 

[krafty]

Yeah, I have read about them climbing above fish that hang out in the rocks at night and dropping in on them like a ninja! With the force that the takes silversides away from me I can believe that it would be impossible for a small fish to get away.

Fortunately I didnt have any problems with him devouring anything. I only had him in there for about two weeks before I learned what he was. Cool star but not worth having to check the tank every morning to take a head count!

If anyone is interested let me know. I just want him to go to a good home where he can thrive.

Thanks

 

[krafty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8930337#post8930337 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by krafty
I am in Colorado Springs. Sorry, I updated my profile.

Josh

More specifically, if you are interested, I am in East COS off of Marksheffel.