Trouble w/Green Brittlestar

[wolffam]

I recently caught be green brittlestar, hunting down and trying to catch my clown and firefish (which was a successful hunt for him). He was ignoring my direct feeding unless I practically put the shrimp in his mouth. I have recently moved him into my sump. What suggestion on keeping him there? He's been there for a few days taking shrimp from my hand.

 

[nm reef]

I've always heard the green ones tend to be more aggressive....lots of stories like yours. maybe our resident starfish guru will show up to provide additional info. Myself I'd consider permanent banishment for crimes against the reef!

 

[ophiura]

Should be fine in the sump so long as there is some rock to hide under. This is not an unheard of problem with the green brittlestar, a known predator in the wild. But you may wish to trade him in if you are not going to enjoy him in the sump...especially if it is just a dark area with a piece of rock. A refugium would be a better home, assuming it is not packed tightly full of macros.