brittle star eating my crab

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by SeaLevel, Jan 8, 2011.

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  1. clarky2120

    clarky2120 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    That was exactly what I was thinking. Maybe the star was eating the molt from the crab. I never remove the molt of my cleaner shrimps as that is good nutrients for anything that grabs it.
     
    clarky2120, Jan 8, 2011
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  2. peasofme

    peasofme Astrea Snail

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    are serpent stars also aggressive?
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Yes they are, and once they are successful taking one fish or invert they will try again. The green serpents and banded ones seem to be the biggest offenders.

    I would not call it aggression though, just a constant state of extreme hunger and the tendency to eat anything they can.
     
    Corailline, Jan 30, 2011
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