tom39 August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 I have a large brittle star that was given to me and it now way to big for any of the tanks I have. As for size, I estimate that each leg is about 8" and the center hub is about the size of a half dollar. I think that I have a pic and will post it shortly. Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zygote2k August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 That's a Green Death Star! Ophiarachna incrassata. I've removed many of them from tanks because they are predators. Here's some more info: http://echinoblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/giant-green-brittle-stars-of-death-when.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom39 August 10, 2014 Author Share August 10, 2014 So what did you do with it when you took it out? Did you just dispose of it? I was hoping not to do that and I could find it a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 10, 2014 Share August 10, 2014 they are excellent sump dwellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 11, 2014 Share August 11, 2014 Bring him in we will sump him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom39 August 11, 2014 Author Share August 11, 2014 Bring him in we will sump him. Thank you for the offer, I have a lead and if it doesn't pan out I will bring it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Some places are crazy enough to include them as part of their cleanup crew packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom39 August 12, 2014 Author Share August 12, 2014 Some places are crazy enough to include them as part of their cleanup crew packages.Yeah, I have seen that before too. When I first started, I thought a star would be a neat addition and something to talk about. Now that I know a little more about them, I am glad I never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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