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saltyfresh
Posted 6/1/2008 5:29:39 PM
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after my tank finnished its cycle, me and my girlfriend took a trip to the fish store to start getting some new fish. my girlfriend fell in love with a green brittle star and i caved and purchased it. when i got home, we acclimated it and i decided to jump on line and do a little reading. i found out that they are one of the more predatory species of starfish and have been the result of a number of missing fish in countless aquariums, at least that was the impression i got. needless to say, the little guy went back to the store the next day. i didnt want to risk a $60.00 plus fish being eaten by a $20.00 star. my girlfriend was crushed but i got her a box anthia in return which she has named "squishie" ( freakin NEMO ). was i being too cautious or are they really not all that dangerous.

P.S. when the lights went out he assumed his cave like hunting stance, just waiting for a fish to swim under it!!!

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Hailey
Posted 6/1/2008 6:15:38 PM
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I think you did the right thing. I have heard some horror stories about those and it is better to be safe than sorry. There are other brittle and serpent stars that are safer.

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