Identification & care

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by snashaat, Mar 12, 2006.

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  1. snashaat

    snashaat Plankton

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    Hi
    can u help me please identify this corel !
    how can i take care of it

    Thanks
     

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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Can you get a closer picture of it?
     
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  3. snashaat

    snashaat Plankton

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    Another picture

    here is a closer pic
     

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  4. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Im about 90% sure that that is a Stylissa Carteri, or Cork Sponge.

    It need low to medium lighting and a strong current. its fairly easy to keep but you will need to feed it some coral food :)
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I'm with Bruce on this one....it's a sponge, not a coral.
     
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  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    it's a sponge!!!Just make sure to never remove it from the water! Also, make sure to periodically clean off the sponge using a powerhead to clean off detritus and debris. Also, they like to be target fed. Lighting requirements aren't too demanding.
     
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