Green Serpent Star

Ophiarachna incrassata

Identification	Large bright green central disc with thick, banded arms. Distinctive vivid green coloration makes it very attractive. Significantly larger than most other serpent stars.
Maximum Length	Up to 14 inches arm span
Origin	Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size	50 gallons
Reef Compatibility	Not safe with small fish

Behavior

Excellent detritus cleaner but an active predator of small fish at night. Hides during the day and ambushes sleeping fish after dark. Despite its beauty, it is one of the more dangerous serpent stars.

Diet & Feeding

Scavenger and active predator. Consumes detritus and organic waste, but also hunts and eats small, slow, or sleeping fish at night. Offer meaty supplemental foods.

Cautions

Will catch and eat small fish (under 3 inches) at night. Not safe in tanks with small, slow, or bottom-sleeping fish. Despite attractive appearance, often problematic in community reef tanks.