Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Black Brittle Starfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
25 cm
Min tank
200 L
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A fast-moving scavenger that clears uneaten food from rockwork. Large individuals of the black form have a reputation for catching sleeping fish, so feed it well.
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Everything you need to keep Black Brittle Starfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Black Brittle Starfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Black Brittle Starfish is scavenger — meaty foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Black Brittle Starfish is generally nocturnal scavenger; may catch fish. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized nocturnal scavenger; may catch fish tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Black Brittle Starfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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