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Feb 22, 2026
Can I Keep a Brittle Star in a Mixed Reef Tank?
Quick Answer
Yes—many brittle stars are reef-safe scavengers, but avoid large predatory species and feed lightly so they don't starve.
Most common brittle stars can do well in mixed reefs and help clean up leftover food.
- Choose reef-safe species from trusted vendors.
- Provide rockwork and crevices for hiding.
- Target feed small meaty foods occasionally.
- Avoid very large green brittle stars known to prey on fish.
You can browse compatible inverts in the ReefBay shop and monitor your tank’s feeding/stocking balance in the ReefBay app.
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