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I do have some of this type of algae in the refugium and on some parts it looks like it’s growing new stems branching out, how do i verify that it’s a sponge opposed to an algae. I’ll have to start a tank thread here soon, it’s been up and running and the water chemistry didn’t get fixed until earlier this year now everything is thriving like it should.pineapple sponges in reef tank
The tube like holes are sponge intake water. Consider the sponge as part of your biochemical filtration diversity. Kudos to you.
I do have some of this type of algae in the refugium and on some parts it looks like it’s growing new stems branching out, how do i verify that it’s a sponge opposed to an algae. I’ll have to start a tank thread here soon, it’s been up and running and the water chemistry didn’t get fixed until earlier this year now everything is thriving like it should.
Thanks for your input i appreciate your time and quick responses. Very helpfulLet’s get more specific with terminology. Seagrasses, seaweeds or macro algae, micro algae includes phytoplankton and so much more.
You have grape Caulerpa and pineapple sponge on your rock. In my 75G macro Lagoon, I feed green grapes to the Hippo so be doesn’t eat Red Grapes or Red Ogo. All of the ornamental macros in tanks are less than two weeks in systems. Some have been photoshockedMarine Plants in the Aquarium
macroalgae, marine plants, caulerpa, refugium substrate, marine macroalgae for salewww.marineplantbook.com
Is it in a slightly darker area of the tank. If so it might be an entrusting sponge. They are not beautiful but they do have marvelous natural filtering capacity.
The sponge is in my refugium and has a prime fuge light over it. Yeah my water quality has finally been under control since March, everything seems to be a lot better than when i first startedIs it in a slightly darker area of the tank. If so it might be an entrusting sponge. They are not beautiful but they do have marvelous natural filtering capacity.
Cody,
You are very welcome. What is your vision for this tank? You have achieved a mature eco system. Consider adding diversity of filter feeders, softies & LPS in your Macro Lagoon.
I’ve been building my RSM250 since December 2018 but my water chemistry wasn’t really on point since March of this year, and my main goal and vision for the tank for it to be is a mixed reef for sure i really enjoy euphyllia, and love zoas i no longer have the RBTAs, been wanting to mix it up with some acans and more favia those are also appealing, i also have purchased a lifereef sump and it’s been a lot of help for nutrient control.
Yeah i know a little bit about the hobby, I haven’t taken the time to learn the science names or species and identification, which i will eventually dive into, but having a mixed reef i truly enjoy for sure, zoas are probably my all time favorite coral, just for the diversity and different color combinationsGood fortune on your journey. You are at a fantastic hobby website with many willing to help when you need it. Sometime tooo much conflicting ideas. It’s gets complicated because their are many successful ways to operate a marine ornamental tank.
I particularly like the mixed reef you are going for.
Not familiar with lifereef sump. How does it perform nutrient control?
A refugium is a place of refuge from predators. After some micro algae has formed in your sump, consider adding copepods to continuous live feed your corals.