{"product_id":"yellowish-filamented-brittle-star-ophiomastix-sp","title":"Yellowish Filamented Brittle Star (Ophiomastix sp.)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eYellowish Filamented Brittle Star — \u003cem data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eOphiomastix\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eNocturnal scavenger and micro-predator. Reef-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eAdult size: arm span ~15–25 cm; disc ~2–4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eTemperament: Shy, nocturnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eReef-safe: Yes (does not harm corals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eRole: Detritus cleanup, leftover-food scavenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eCare level: Moderate (sensitive to handling and parameter swings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eAquarium requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 80–100 l with mature rockwork and hiding crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or mixed; not mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.025–1.026, temp 24–26 °C, NO2 0, NH3 0, NO3 \u0026lt;15–20 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Needs good oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect pump intakes; brittle arms can get trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4× per week after lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eFoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small meaty items and fine particulates: mysis, chopped krill\/shrimp, pellet crumbs. Target feed a piece near its arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eBehavior and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hides by day; extends filamented arms into flow to catch food at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with inverts and corals. Avoid predators that nip or eat echinoderms (triggers, puffers, large wrasses, some hawkfish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e May steal food from sessile inverts but does not damage healthy corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eAcclimation and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eAcclimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip 45–90 min. Match salinity tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not expose to air if possible; support the disc, never pull by arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to rapid changes and low oxygen. Can autotomize arms under stress; regrows over weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eHusbandry tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1804\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eProvide multiple rock caves and shaded zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eSpot-feed if the tank is very “clean.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1804\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1804\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eKeep iodine and other trace elements within normal reef ranges via regular water changes; avoid copper medications in display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53841609097539,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/yellowish-filamented-brittle-star-ophiomastix-sp-778.webp?v=1761773287","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/products\/yellowish-filamented-brittle-star-ophiomastix-sp","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}