Mini Serps March 2010

Kaizen Reef name: Mini Serps
Common name: Serpent Starfish / Brittle Starfish
Scientific name: Ophiura Ophiura

Physical description: This specimen is light brown in colour but they come in many colours. Five serpent like arms (rays) extend from the central disk.

Diet: Meat eating scavenger, frozen mysis shrimp, brimeshrimp, tiger shrimp as well as flake foods.

Important dates:
3/21/10: Added to the tank

Personal notes: We bought this serpent starfish after our sand sifting starfish died. Serpent starfish are known to be very hardy and live a long life in the home aquarium.