Banded Brittle Starfish (Ophiolepis superba)

Banded Brittle Starfish (Ophiolepis superba) – Fast-Moving Reef-Safe Scavenger

The Banded Brittle Starfish is a fascinating and beneficial member of a reef aquarium’s clean-up crew. Recognized by its long, slender arms with distinct banding, this nocturnal scavenger hides in rock crevices by day and emerges at night to feed on detritus, leftover food, and decaying matter. Hardy and reef-safe, it helps keep the tank clean without disturbing corals or peaceful tank mates.

Key Benefits:

• Efficient Scavenger – Removes detritus and uneaten food

• Reef-Safe – Will not harm corals or peaceful inverts

• Nocturnal Activity – Cleans the tank at night while staying hidden by day

• Fast and Flexible – Long, agile arms allow quick movement through rockwork

Add a Banded Brittle Starfish to your aquarium for its unique appearance, cleaning ability, and intriguing nighttime behavior.