Hello everyone,
I'm seeking the help of anyone who has successfully grown sponges in their home aquariums. If there is a thread that already exists discussing sponge care and requirements that would also be very helpful.
Currently, Im working at the University of Amsterdam to perfect the DyMiCo systems they have set up containing multiple sponge specimens from the mediterranean and the caribbean. The systems should be self sustaining harboring a micro environment for multiple marine species to flourish. The DyMiCo systems doses vinegar into a "reactor" that controls the oxidation/reduction potential, boosting microbial metabolism within the reactor. It then pushes water through it, allowing for pure biological filtration, acting as deep sea sediments. There is also very little pump action and no protein skimming, so plankton should also sustain populations within the aquarium.
It has been established for over a year, yet some sponges appear to ooze away and die. I am going to begin running through and trouble shooting all of the parameters and equipment. In the mean time i would like to hear from you, the experts, on all of your tricks and tips to keeping sponges happy and healthy. What kind of food you give them, how much light, how much flow, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
I'm seeking the help of anyone who has successfully grown sponges in their home aquariums. If there is a thread that already exists discussing sponge care and requirements that would also be very helpful.
Currently, Im working at the University of Amsterdam to perfect the DyMiCo systems they have set up containing multiple sponge specimens from the mediterranean and the caribbean. The systems should be self sustaining harboring a micro environment for multiple marine species to flourish. The DyMiCo systems doses vinegar into a "reactor" that controls the oxidation/reduction potential, boosting microbial metabolism within the reactor. It then pushes water through it, allowing for pure biological filtration, acting as deep sea sediments. There is also very little pump action and no protein skimming, so plankton should also sustain populations within the aquarium.
It has been established for over a year, yet some sponges appear to ooze away and die. I am going to begin running through and trouble shooting all of the parameters and equipment. In the mean time i would like to hear from you, the experts, on all of your tricks and tips to keeping sponges happy and healthy. What kind of food you give them, how much light, how much flow, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!