Large Encrusting Sponge

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I found an encrusting sponge on a hidden rock. The sponge is about 8 inches by 4 inches and about 1/2 inch thick. It is white with small red stripes. It has two tubes coming out the end of the sponge for intake and output. Does this Sponge deplete the vitamins I put in the tank or does he live off of thing's in the saltwater itself. Is it benificial to keep or does it suck up food for my corals? No camera so no pics.
     
    coldshot, Nov 11, 2010
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Sponges are good IMO. Anything that filters small particulate matter and waste in a tank is good in my book.
     
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  3. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Sounds pretty neat...wish you had a few pics to share. Beneficial filter feeder IMO
     
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  4. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    this part of the description sounds like a tunicate... can you get a picture?
     
    gabbagabbawill, Nov 11, 2010
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