Reticulated Brittle Star Pack – Clean-Up Crew Reef Safe Invertebrate | coralSLover®
Scientific Name: Ophionereis reticulata
Type: Marine Invertebrate – Brittle Star
Classification: Clean-Up Crew / Reef Safe Scavenger
Origin: Sustainably sourced and conditioned by coralSLover®
Scientific Notes:
Brittle stars are echinoderms related to sea stars but differ in their highly flexible arms and scavenging behavior. They feed on detritus, organic debris, and leftover food. This species is non-aggressive and contributes to nutrient recycling within reef systems.
The Reticulated Brittle Star from coralSLover® is a highly beneficial Clean-Up Crew invertebrate, valued for its ability to remove detritus and uneaten food from marine aquariums. This gentle, reef-safe species helps maintain water quality while contributing to the natural balance of your reef ecosystem.
This species features a light green to tan body with a pentagonal central disc marked by fine reticulated patterns. Its long, slender arms display subtle banding and can reach up to 8 inches in fully mature specimens. Juveniles are most common and may arrive as small as dime-sized individuals.
Reticulated Brittle Stars are nocturnal scavengers that typically hide within live rock or sand beds, extending their arms outward to feed. Their natural behavior makes them both effective cleaners and fascinating additions to any reef tank.
Each pack is carefully selected and prepared to ensure healthy, active specimens adapted to aquarium conditions.
CARE
Lighting: Low to moderate
Flow: Moderate
Placement: Sand bed and live rock
Feeding: Detritus, leftover food, occasional supplemental feeding
Temperament: Peaceful, reef safe
PLACEMENT
Best kept within live rock structures or sand beds where they can hide and extend their arms to feed naturally.
Great For:
Reef tanks, clean-up crews, detritus control, and hobbyists seeking reef-safe invertebrates
Why:
They actively clean uneaten food and organic waste while remaining gentle and safe with corals and tank mates.
SIZE
IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE
Brittle stars may leave their hiding place during shipping. Carefully inspect the bag, towel, and packing material to ensure all individuals are placed into the aquarium.
This species can regenerate lost limbs, which is a natural recovery process.
Recommended: Overnight shipping for best results.
Reticulated Brittle Star Pack – Clean-Up Crew Reef Safe Invertebrate | coralSLover®
Scientific Name: Ophionereis reticulata
Type: Marine Invertebrate – Brittle Star
Classification: Clean-Up Crew / Reef Safe Scavenger
Origin: Sustainably sourced and conditioned by coralSLover®
Scientific Notes:
Brittle stars are echinoderms related to sea stars but differ in their highly flexible arms and scavenging behavior. They feed on detritus, organic debris, and leftover food. This species is non-aggressive and contributes to nutrient recycling within reef systems.
The Reticulated Brittle Star from coralSLover® is a highly beneficial Clean-Up Crew invertebrate, valued for its ability to remove detritus and uneaten food from marine aquariums. This gentle, reef-safe species helps maintain water quality while contributing to the natural balance of your reef ecosystem.
This species features a light green to tan body with a pentagonal central disc marked by fine reticulated patterns. Its long, slender arms display subtle banding and can reach up to 8 inches in fully mature specimens. Juveniles are most common and may arrive as small as dime-sized individuals.
Reticulated Brittle Stars are nocturnal scavengers that typically hide within live rock or sand beds, extending their arms outward to feed. Their natural behavior makes them both effective cleaners and fascinating additions to any reef tank.
Each pack is carefully selected and prepared to ensure healthy, active specimens adapted to aquarium conditions.
CARE
Lighting: Low to moderate
Flow: Moderate
Placement: Sand bed and live rock
Feeding: Detritus, leftover food, occasional supplemental feeding
Temperament: Peaceful, reef safe
PLACEMENT
Best kept within live rock structures or sand beds where they can hide and extend their arms to feed naturally.
Great For:
Reef tanks, clean-up crews, detritus control, and hobbyists seeking reef-safe invertebrates
Why:
They actively clean uneaten food and organic waste while remaining gentle and safe with corals and tank mates.
SIZE
IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE
Brittle stars may leave their hiding place during shipping. Carefully inspect the bag, towel, and packing material to ensure all individuals are placed into the aquarium.
This species can regenerate lost limbs, which is a natural recovery process.
Recommended: Overnight shipping for best results.
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