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About Common Brittle Star
Ophiothrix fragilis has five slender, delicate arms with distinct spines and bands of contrasting coloration ranging from red, orange, white, or brown. The disc is small and flattened, with a delicate overall morphology typical of brittle stars.
Key facts
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 50–75°F with moderate to strong water flow • Prefers moderate to high salinity (1.023–1.026 SG) and pH 8.0–8.3 • Nocturnal scavenger; provide hiding places and feed detritus, small particles, and occasional meaty foods • Sensitive to copper and sudden water parameter changes; acclimate slowly
- Diet Details
- Primarily feeds on detritus, biofilm, and microfauna. Benefits from occasional supplementation with small amounts of pulverized macroalgae or liquid phytoplankton.
- Type
- Starfish
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Starfish
- Family
- Ophiothricidae
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful and compatible with most reef inhabitants. May be preyed upon by large angelfish or aggressive triggers; avoid strong flow that stresses the animal.
- Origin
- Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean, from the British Isles and Norway southward to the coasts of West Africa.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 50-75°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Max Size
- 5
- Appearance Description
- Ophiothrix fragilis has five slender, delicate arms with distinct spines and bands of contrasting coloration ranging from red, orange, white, or brown. The disc is small and flattened, with a delicate overall morphology typical of brittle stars.
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