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Eliminate your debris with the Ophiolepis superba

Ophiolepis superba, common name: Beautiful Brittle Star. Essential in a reef aquarium, this brittle star is a great cleaner, eating all the debris in the aquarium. It poses no danger to the other inhabitants of the aquarium.

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Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Approximate size
5-10 cm
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Detritivore
Reef compatibility
Compatible
Recommended number
Several individuals
Price according to size
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Ophiolepis superba – Superb detritivorous brittle star for reef aquarium

Ophiolepis superba, nicknamed the superb brittle star, is a slender and quick starfish known for its efficiency in eliminating organic waste in reef aquariums. With its flexible and highly mobile arms, it sneaks into every nook and cranny of the decor to devour debris and food remnants, thus contributing to a clean and healthy aquarium.

An unobtrusive and essential brittle star

Highly appreciated by aquarists, Ophiolepis superba is completely harmless to corals, fish, and invertebrates. It mostly lives under rocks during the day and becomes active at night. Perfectly adapted to reef environments, it easily integrates into any well-decorated aquarium.

Maintenance conditions

  • Minimum recommended volume: 150 liters
  • Temperature: 23°C to 27°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Decor: sandy substrate, live rocks, shaded areas
  • Nocturnal activity: primarily comes out once the light is off

Behavior and compatibility

It is perfectly compatible with community reef aquariums. No aggression is to be feared, even with the most delicate species. Very autonomous, it plays an important ecological role in the aquarium by reducing waste before it pollutes the water.

Note: it is common for brittle stars to arrive with a slightly atrophied arm. This is due to their lifestyle or collection. Regeneration is quick and natural, usually within 1 to 2 months.

Diet

Ophiolepis superba feeds on:

  • Organic debris present in the sand
  • Fish food leftovers
  • Small dead prey, microorganisms

An occasional supplement with brine shrimp or pieces of crustaceans is possible, but not necessary.

Why choose Ophiolepis superba?

  • Extremely efficient detritivore
  • Completely harmless to all inhabitants
  • Ideal for reef aquariums of 150 L and more
  • Active at night, cleans hard-to-reach areas
  • Easy to maintain, robust, and autonomous

Ophiolepis superba is a natural asset for maintaining the biological balance of your reef aquarium. Silent, efficient, and reliable, it stands out as a wise choice for any aquarist concerned with the cleanliness and stability of their tank.

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