i found a brittle star in my tank today

its just a baby, about the size of my pinky nail but im worried because my tank isn't done cycling yet. what should i do?

 

Nothing. It will live, just leave it alone.

This is actually a sign that your tank is doing well, you will probably find many more in your tank later on.

 

Leave it in there. Let nature take its course...

 

I bet you have more than you think!
Be thankful as they are a great addition to a marine aquarium.
Best of luck with your tank, by the way!

 

thanks! =] do you really think i have more? i just bought LR and LS on monday so my tanks only been running for 4 days. what do brittle stars actually do for the tank? i never considered buying one for my tank...

 

You typically don't buy them... They just scavenge really, they don't do much. Just more for the tank.