Another Brittle Star

[dlries]

Hey all. I have a brittle star that I picked up from my LFS - they weren't sure what it was, I thought he looked pretty cool so I went ahead and got him. He seems to be doing well for me - better than he was at the LFS, but I would like to learn more about him before I move him to one of my show tanks.

He's a greyish green color with spiny arms and he has, what I can only describe as buds - they look like kelp buds on his arms every 1/2 to 1". It is great camouflages for him, but I can't find a pick of one like him. Any thoughts?

 

[LeslieH1]

A picture and information about it's origin would be helpful.

 

[dlries]

A picture and information about it's origin would be helpful.

You are right - it would be. Unfortunately, my 4 year old has hidden the charger for my digital cam and I've not seen it for about 6 weeks. As for the origin, beyond the LFS, no one knows. . . . I'd like to figure it out though so I can move him out of an isolation tank into one of my reefs.