Help, Will brittle star fight or kill serpent star?

[BuzzWrasse]

I have a huge brittle star that has been living in my overflow box. He has now decided to come out, and went straight for my serpent star and jumped on his back.... should I be concerned about them fighting? or is this normal behavior??

 

[Aquaph8]

What color is the brittle star? I've heard the green ones will catch and eat stuff. The grey ones are peaceful and are scavengers.

 

[BuzzWrasse]

Mostly black with some orangish red at the tips. The serpent is a harlequin kinda dark and light grayish.

 

[Rob.D]

I have a Harlequin and a XLG brittle star, they never go under the same rock but they have never not gotten along. I have had the Brittle star for over a year and the Harlequin for around 7 months.

 

[Aquaph8]

I've never heard anything bad about those, I would think it would be OK but don't quote me on that.

 

[BuzzWrasse]

Ok good, I was just worried because the big brittle got on the serpents back and I had to break them up. I figured it was coincidence but thought I would check. Thanks! :bigsmile: