{"id":2863,"date":"2026-02-16T23:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/brittle-teardrop-starfish-ophiomastix-annulosa\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:21:18","slug":"brittle-teardrop-starfish-ophiomastix-annulosa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=brittle-teardrop-starfish-ophiomastix-annulosa","title":{"rendered":"Brittle Teardrop Starfish Ophiomastix Annulosa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"161\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"159\">Brittle Teardrop Starfish (Ophiomastix annulosa)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"432\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"176\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\" \/>The Brittle Teardrop Starfish is a visually striking brittle star with slender, banded arms and a distinct teardrop-shaped central disc. Nocturnal and highly active, it is an engaging scavenger that adds both movement and interest to marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"538\"><strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"445\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral reefs, rubble, and rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"552\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\" \/>Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on detritus, leftover food, and small invertebrates. Can be target-fed with finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, or sinking pellets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"860\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"735\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\" \/>Generally reef-safe. Avoid very small fish or shrimp if underfed, and predatory tank mates that could harm the starfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"941\"><strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"877\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\" \/>Peaceful when well-fed but opportunistic in its scavenging.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1080\"><strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"964\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"967\" \/>Intermediate. Requires a mature aquarium with plenty of live rock or hiding places and stable water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1103\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1142\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1158\">\n<p data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1158\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1184\">\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1184\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1198\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brittle Teardrop Starfish (Ophiomastix annulosa) Overview:The Brittle Teardrop Starfish is a visually striking brittle star with slender, banded arms and a distinct teardrop-shaped central disc. Nocturnal and highly active, it is an engaging scavenger that adds both movement and interest to marine aquariums. 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