{"product_id":"zebra-brittle-starfish","title":"Zebra Brittle Starfish","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eZebra Brittle Starfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eZebra Brittle Starfish (\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eOphiolepis superba\u003c\/span\u003e) is a unique and eye-catching echinoderm known for its \u003cstrong\u003ebold black and tan banded arms and intricate central pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its striking “zebra-like” appearance makes it a standout addition to any marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eUnlike traditional starfish, brittle stars are highly active and responsive, often extending their long arms across the substrate and rockwork in search of food. This species is \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe and beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e, acting as a natural scavenger that helps maintain a clean and balanced tank environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Starfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne healthy Zebra Brittle Starfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for reef and community marine aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds movement and functional cleanup behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Lighting Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwork, crevices, and substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNocturnal, active scavenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetritus, leftover food, meaty scraps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf8ee; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003eZebra Brittle Starfish are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, but like most brittle stars, they may opportunistically consume very small or weak livestock if underfed. Providing occasional supplemental feeding helps maintain healthy behavior. They prefer hiding in rockwork during the day and becoming more active at night.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-moving arms create dynamic, natural activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cleanup crew member for leftover food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften hides during the day and emerges at feeding time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDue to natural variation between specimens, the brittle star you receive may vary slightly in coloration, pattern, and size. Photographs are representative examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eArm length and banding patterns may differ slightly between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eApproximate size ranges are provided for reference but may vary slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024089657603,"sku":"S7","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr28_2026_10_10_47AM.png?v=1777396307","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/zebra-brittle-starfish","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}