Red Brittle Star

Red Brittle Starfish (Ophiocoma sp.)

* Reef Safe: Yes

* Fish Safe: Yes

* Invert Safe: Yes

* Minimum Tank Size: 100 litres

* Diet: Detritivore and scavenger

* Care Level: Easy

Why We Like It

The Red Brittle Starfish is an excellent member of any clean-up crew, spending much of its time hidden within the rockwork before emerging to scavenge uneaten food and organic waste. Its long, flexible arms allow it to reach deep into crevices that other clean-up crew members cannot access. Hardy, fascinating to watch and beneficial to aquarium cleanliness, it is a great addition to established reef aquariums of all sizes.