Brittle Star too big??

[CDaubs]

I have had this guy for a couple of years and I'm afraid he may be getting too big for my tank. I have a 75g reef tank and the Brittle Star is about 13" tip to tip. Besides being big, I fear he is eating anything that is slower than he is. Snails and hermits are dissapearing like crazy! :shock:

Thoughts???? I'm thinking it's time to take him to the LFS and trade him, or sell him.

Charlie

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

HOLY GOD! 13"!! I'd be afraid he'd take a fish whenever their sleeping.

 

[Smitty]

Wow, he is huge...try scooping him out at night...just place some food along the front of the glass when the lights go out and wait for him to come out. A starfish that size will definetly take out your other critters.

 

[Reefrookie]

Wait till you pick it up. They get stiff as a board. When I mail ordered mine they sent me an extra one. It was at least that big. I gave it to a friend with a 240. I would see what you can get for a trade

 

[yote]

Yeah,at 13 inches,I'd say that star needs a bigger tank.

Any way you could up a pic of that critter.

 

[dcantucson]

My GBS is about 12 inches. I keep him well fed so he won't be tempted to eat the fishes. He eats and grows like a SOB.

 

[CDaubs]

I'll try to get a pic of him and post it. Thanks for the replies.

 

[pgreatdanerescue]

Can't wait to see a picture of that dude.....That is huge.......:D

 

[CDaubs]

Well, the sucker is being very camera shy. :grumble: As soon as he comes out, I'll take a picture. I have the camera sitting by ready to go!