Green brittle star questions

[matt62950]

Hello, im wondering just how aggressive the green brittle stars are, I’ve seen a few at my lfs for a while now and want to know what a good size tank is for them and if they would kill my fish or anything else?

 

[albano]

Pretty sure that the green ones are the killers!

 

[matt62950]

Pretty sure that the green ones are the killers!

Is keeping fish with them impossible? They just look so nice I’d really like to be able to get one if possible, thanks

 

[albano]

My memory sux, but I think they hunt at night… had 1 in my 450g years ago, with about 80 fish… had to rehome it!

 

[matt62950]

My memory sux, but I think they hunt at night… had 1 in my 450g years ago, with about 80 fish… had to rehome it!

Could you recommend a minimum tank size? I’d still like to get one lol and if possible I could just leave them in a tank by themselves, thank you

 

[albano]

Sorry, don’t think that I’ve ever had a reef tank smaller than 120g in past 40 years.

 

[Fish Fan]

To my knowledge, the green ones are said to hunt fish.

They do come in a near-similar black that is said to be much safer:

 

[Tahoe61]

Could you recommend a minimum tank size? I’d still like to get one lol and if possible I could just leave them in a tank by themselves, thank you

I would say a 10 or 20 is fine with a decent HOB filter. They are pretty much only active when looking for food. I don't consider them reef safe with regards to fish and inverts (including corals).

 

[matt62950]

To my knowledge, the green ones are said to hunt fish.

They do come in a near-similar black that is said to be much safer:

Yeah I actually have a black one and he’s great I’d just really like a green also, stars are some of my favorite animals and this green brittle is so pretty

 

[matt62950]

I would say a 10 or 20 is fine with a decent HOB filter. They are pretty much only active when looking for food. I don't consider them reef safe with regards to fish and inverts (including corals).

Awesome thanks you