Brittle Star Hitchhiker

[mistuhm]

Bought a coral from my local petco and saw two of those starfish in the bottom of the bag looks like a brittle star but not sure if it’s a welcome friend or unwanted foe.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Bought a coral from my local petco and saw two of those starfish in the bottom of the bag looks like a brittle star but not sure if it’s a welcome friend or unwanted foe.

Most likely a friend - the only brittle star in the hobby that I’m aware of that is generally considered bad is the “Green Serpent Star” Ophiarachna incrassata. All others that I’ve seen in the hobby are considered good.

 

[CoralB]

yes this is a good find and a great addition to your CUC

 

[PeterEde]

Possibly the most common hitch hiker. Good for clean up. Usually will only see legs dangle from inside rock work.

 

[sfin52]

Bought a coral from my local petco and saw two of those starfish in the bottom of the bag looks like a brittle star but not sure if it’s a welcome friend or unwanted foe.

Welcome but can carry ich into the display alongh with your coral

 

[mistuhm]

Thanks everyone! Looks like I ended up with 7 baby brittle stars to add to my tank.

 

[kevgib67]

Good for you! I had to purchase them for my tank.