Brittle Stars fighting

[newtosa]

Because I have a similar one.

I have several of these guys. 2 are what most people call Serpent Stars (more curl, less prominent whiskers on the legs), and 1 is a Brittle Star (green, fatter legs, more prominent whiskers).

The 1 brittle star has lost 4 of his legs in the last 4-5 weeks. "Normal" molting / regrowth for him is the last 1/4" to 1/2" of each leg. I've had him several years and never seen him lose entire legs.

Recent additions: blue Linckia 3-4 months ago; flame hawk 2-3 months ago. Nothing else different in water chemistry, animals, or anything I can think of.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Dean

[Henry]

I had one of my brittle stars lose two of his legs, but they grew back slowly. I don't know why that happened, I thought one of the other fish were taking bites of his legs, but never saw that happen. I wouldn't worry too much.

Henry

[Chris]

Sure it's not some sort of mating ritual? :o

My girlfriend and I like to get a little physical sometimes too :twisted: but that's for another forum. :oops:

:-D