FT- 2 Brittle Stars and a Fox Face

biocuber · #1 07-08-2009, 09:37 PM

I want to get a couple of shrimp for my tank however I believe these big brittle stars would view them as dinner. I also have a 6" foxface for trade. He does a great job eatting algae and hasn't touch any of my corals. I will trade for LPS or softie frags that I don't already have. Make me an offer.

banditpowdercoat · #2 07-09-2009, 02:46 AM

I have 2 brittle stars and a Coral banded shrimp in the same tank, no issues. Acctually, never knew Brittles would eat shrimp??

parkinsn · #3 07-09-2009, 02:56 AM

The one looks red which i think is ok, its the green ones you have to worry about. I have seen first hand a green one try to eat a fire shrimp

biocuber · #4 07-09-2009, 04:13 AM

The one on the right might be ok, the one on the left grabs krill and silversides with such gusto that I am pretty sure that it would make short work of a small shrimp if given the chance. As much as I like these stars I don't want to take a chance.

no_bs · #5 07-09-2009, 04:43 AM

We feed our brittles shrimp, mysis. Their arms are reaching to grab it. They love it.