Ophiothrix suensonii, the Sponge Brittle Star

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    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have some sponge taking over a cool Zoo patch (snake Zoo) and on this patch of spnge are some Ophiothrix suensonii, the Sponge Brittle Star which live on sponges. If I were to scrub the sponge off with a toothbrush would the starfish survive without the sponge? I googled it and cant find any good info on the starfish other than they eat the same as other brilltestars they just live in sponges....
    Thnx for your time....
    Danny
     
    coldshot, Aug 14, 2009
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    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    nevermind I scrubbed it with a soft brush and found some legs so maybe they will regenerate or maybe their gone....
    Danny
     
    coldshot, Aug 15, 2009
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