Had anyone kept orange or red sponges long term in there reef tank ? I'm tempted to try a tree sponges or ball ..my tank is large and very well established ..I have a ton of sponge growing under the rocks and stuff .
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I also have a well established reef (7yrs old) with lots of natural sponge but have never been able to keep a red tree sponge longer than 18 months or so. I have had success with ball sponges but not really with tree sponges. I wish you the best of luck.Had anyone kept orange or red sponges long term in there reef tank ? I'm tempted to try a tree sponges or ball ..my tank is large and very well established ..I have a ton of sponge growing under the rocks and stuff .
Wonder why if you have sponges growing then I wpuld think the tree sponges would do well ..who knows with this hobby lolI also have a well established reef (7yrs old) with lots of natural sponge but have never been able to keep a red tree sponge longer than 18 months or so. I have had success with ball sponges but not really with tree sponges. I wish you the best of luck.
My guess is that the tree sponges have more specific dietary needs.Wonder why if you have sponges growing then I wpuld think the tree sponges would do well ..who knows with this hobby lol
Actually I only have a 56 gallon tank with 30 gallon sump and have never had a tree sponge nuke my tank. They just tend to shrink and slowly wither to nothing. There are some very realistic looking faux sponges and they do add a nice punch of color. My tank is definitely not lacking in vibrant red since I have thriving gracilaria.I have been told several times don't. Not really because we can't, more of if it dies... totally nukes the tank. I have ordered a faux sponge for our new tank. I have planned the scape for it to be removed for cleaning easily.
Good to know! I have lots of healthy sponges, but was afraid to try these because of being warned more than once.Actually I only have a 56 gallon tank with 30 gallon sump and have never had a tree sponge nuke my tank. They just tend to shrink and slowly wither to nothing. There are some very realistic looking faux sponges and they do add a nice punch of color. My tank is definitely not lacking in vibrant red since I have thriving gracilaria.
You could run some carbon in the beginning until you see how they respond in your tank?Good to know! I have lots of healthy sponges, but was afraid to try these because of being warned more than once.