What Just Happened????

[dobb]

Just got home and was looking at my tank when I noticed that one of my Black Brittle Starfish was standing yes standing with all five legs like a camera tripod. His body was near the surface of the water and he started shaking and discharging this brown and black stuff from his body. I ran to get the camera but by the time I got back the event was over. Now my tank is very cloudy. Did I just witness brittle star sex? He has now assumed his normal position under his favorite rock. Will this hurt my tank?

 

[Nitroq2]

Sounds like you got some spawning going on for sure. Not sure if you will see babies or not but it sounds like they are trying.
here is some shots I found quickly on the web that might help, very cool without a doubt.

 

[dobb]

Thanks Allen, that's what it looked like except the water was really cloudy.

 

[Nitroq2]

I think those shots are from the ocean floor so it wouldnt cloud as much

 

[tjswan]

i hope you have lots of little baby starfish