bubble tip brittle star

embalmiwill · 04-30-2008, 01:28 AM

Was out of town in February and my friend fed my tank too much. I got every thing cleaned up and balanced. Around March my bubble tip brittle star kicked off 2 legs and his body got a gross spot on it and went from being about the size of a quarter to the size of a nickle. I thought he was a gonner. He seems to be recovering now and is eating well. His body looks great although still small. My question is about the 2 legs that it kicked off... they still move around the tank. The legs broke off right at the disc. They respond to light, food and touch. I have read somewhere that it is possible for the disc to regenerate. One of the legs it broke off is a leg that got partially broken off after getting caught in a filter back in January, it look like it is still growing. Any help or info on this?
Will try to get pics when I get a camera.

Woodstock · 04-30-2008, 07:05 AM

Wow! Sounds like a science fiction movie.

Sorry, I don't know much about starfish but yours sounds very interesting. How long have the legs been 'alive'?
I'm glad to hear the star is doing better.

lcstorc · 04-30-2008, 07:24 AM

Very cool!
What does a bubble tip star look like? Got any pics?

embalmiwill · 04-30-2008, 12:30 PM

The legs have been "alive" now for almost a month. They collect the food like normal but I have no clue how/if they get nourishment!!!

It is really freaky. My hubby is grossed out by them.

I am trying to borrow a camera and should be able to get pics of the legs by tomorrow. I found a pic of one on the web but can not figure out how to put it in this message. Here is the link for the picture:
Bubble Tip Brittle Starfish - Ophiocoma spp.

vdituri · 04-30-2008, 03:56 PM

That would be creepy.
Legs just wandering around the tank. lol

Looks like a cool brittlestar!

lcstorc · 04-30-2008, 04:09 PM

Freaky!

04-30-2008, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
embalmiwill Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poway, California Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	bubble tip brittle star Was out of town in February and my friend fed my tank too much. I got every thing cleaned up and balanced. Around March my bubble tip brittle star kicked off 2 legs and his body got a gross spot on it and went from being about the size of a quarter to the size of a nickle. I thought he was a gonner. He seems to be recovering now and is eating well. His body looks great although still small. My question is about the 2 legs that it kicked off... they still move around the tank. The legs broke off right at the disc. They respond to light, food and touch. I have read somewhere that it is possible for the disc to regenerate. One of the legs it broke off is a leg that got partially broken off after getting caught in a filter back in January, it look like it is still growing. Any help or info on this? Will try to get pics when I get a camera.

04-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,614 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bubble tip brittle star Wow! Sounds like a science fiction movie. Sorry, I don't know much about starfish but yours sounds very interesting. How long have the legs been 'alive'? I'm glad to hear the star is doing better. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-30-2008, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bubble tip brittle star Very cool! What does a bubble tip star look like? Got any pics? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-30-2008, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
embalmiwill Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poway, California Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: bubble tip brittle star The legs have been "alive" now for almost a month. They collect the food like normal but I have no clue how/if they get nourishment!!! It is really freaky. My hubby is grossed out by them. I am trying to borrow a camera and should be able to get pics of the legs by tomorrow. I found a pic of one on the web but can not figure out how to put it in this message. Here is the link for the picture: Bubble Tip Brittle Starfish - Ophiocoma spp.

04-30-2008, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,762 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bubble tip brittle star That would be creepy. Legs just wandering around the tank. lol Looks like a cool brittlestar! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-30-2008, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: bubble tip brittle star Freaky! __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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