Too many brittle stars

  • Thread starter Thread starter 2bafish
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

2bafish

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 7, 2012
Messages
28
Reaction score
0
Location
Canada Langley
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
My tank seems to have a whole whack of smaller size brittle stars. But they are growing pretty good. Can I do something about this ? Do they munch on corals?
 
They're generally reef/coral safe. If your tank is big enough, you could get a bongo shrimp. They only feed on small brittle stars so will starve is your tank is small and the stars run out. Look them up, really cool looking shrimp.
 
They are beneficial to your tank and their population will wax and wane with the amount of nutrients available to them. If you want less, feed the tank less.

CJ
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT DO YOU USUALLY CHECK FIRST WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUR REEF?

  • A particular fish I enjoy watching

    Votes: 2 3.7%
  • The fish population—making sure everyone is accounted for

    Votes: 15 27.8%
  • Coral extension, color, or growth

    Votes: 18 33.3%
  • Recent additions or other changes

    Votes: 6 11.1%
  • Water clarity or the surface

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Equipment and water movement

    Votes: 1 1.9%
  • Signs of algae, pests, or trouble

    Votes: 3 5.6%
  • I just enjoy the whole scene

    Votes: 6 11.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 3 5.6%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new