Australian Brittle Starfish
(Ophiomyxa australis)

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Australian Brittle Starfish: Your Reef’s Nighttime Cleaner

Add the fascinating Australian Brittle Starfish to your marine aquarium and witness nature’s efficient cleanup crew at work. This captivating invertebrate brings both beauty and diligent scavenging to your reef.

Overview

The Australian Brittle Starfish (*Ophiomyxa australis*) is an intriguing addition, featuring a central disc (up to 4 cm) and five long, slender arms extending up to 14 cm. These arms are often adorned with small, thorny spines and can display a range of colours including green, orange, or red, sometimes with mottled patterns. Primarily nocturnal, this species skillfully navigates your live rock and substrate, using its flexible arms to scavenge for detritus and uneaten food, maintaining a cleaner, healthier aquarium environment.

Care Level

Considered an easy-to-care-for marine invertebrate, the Australian Brittle Starfish is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are peaceful and entirely reef-safe, coexisting harmoniously with corals, fish, and other invertebrates. Their non-aggressive nature makes them a perfect fit for a diverse community tank.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 75 litres is recommended to provide ample space for foraging and hiding. Ensure your aquarium includes established live rock with plenty of crevices and a sandy substrate, which these brittle stars thrive in. Optimal water parameters include a pH range of 8.1–8.4 and a stable temperature between 22–27°C.

Diet

As natural omnivorous scavengers, Australian Brittle Starfish primarily consume detritus, uneaten food, and organic waste. In a well-established reef tank, they often find sufficient food. Supplement their diet with crushed fish food, finely chopped meaty items, or zooplankton if needed.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Australian Brittle Starfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish and invertebrates, carefully sourced and meticulously acclimated. We ensure ethical practices and humane shipping, bringing you robust specimens ready to thrive in your aquatic ecosystem as part of a reliable cleanup crew.

• Scientific Name: Ophiomyxa australis
• Common Name / Variant: Australian Brittle Starfish
• Maximum Size: 14 cm (arm length)
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific (including Australia)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Lifespan: 5+ years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom (Benthic)

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