Bristle Star might be the culprit

[raptor72]

Ever since I set up my tank in February, I've had fish disappear without a trace. It's been a big mystery and I've taken steps to narrow down the causes. I capped my overflows and placed screen tops on the tank so that ruled out anything jumping out or getting sucked into the filter. The only fish in there are 5 blue green chromis and two blennys. I've lost two small clowns, a pygmy angel and a couple other small fish. I'm pretty sure now that the star which measures about 14 inches end to end is the reason for all this. Now it's time to catch him and send it to the sump.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by Raptor72 http:///t/388042/bristle-star-might-be-the-culprit#post_3419306
Ever since I set up my tank in February, I've had fish disappear without a trace. It's been a big mystery and I've taken steps to narrow down the causes. I capped my overflows and placed screen tops on the tank so that ruled out anything jumping out or getting sucked into the filter. The only fish in there are 5 blue green chromis and two blennys. I've lost two small clowns, a pygmy angel and a couple other small fish. I'm pretty sure now that the star which measures about 14 inches end to end is the reason for all this. Now it's time to catch him and send it to the sump.
The GREEN brittle stars will eat sleeping fish I know.