Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits Banded Brittle Star. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Banded Brittle Star, or Zebra Brittle Star, is a fantastic and hardy scavenger for any reef tank. It has a small central disc and five long, slender arms, sharply banded in black and beige. It is a nocturnal detritivore that hides within the rockwork during the day, extending its arms at night to search for uneaten food and detritus. It is fast-moving and an incredibly efficient cleaner. It is entirely reef-safe and peaceful, though large specimens might opportunistically grab a tiny, sleeping fish. An interesting fact is that they can detach an arm to escape a predator, which they will later regenerate.
Key traits
peaceful
reef safe
large
easy
scavenger
detritivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Banded Brittle Star healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Banded Brittle Star is scavenger. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Banded Brittle Star is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Banded Brittle Star vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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