Spare time
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Any clue if silica is required for these sponges?
Do these sponges use silica?
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They grew well in my system when I had no Si dosing.
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Identification of an aquaculture poriferan “Pest with Potential” and its phylogenetic implications
I think the answer is no, they don't do the typical mineral sponge spicule (made with Ca/Si ) thing. They use spongin and the whole thing feels like thin cut of rubbery chicken, you could roll it up like a burrito, and it would spring right back.
(I loved the sponge, and I don't know any hobbyists who would call it a nuisance, contra the article)
This is an article on this type
Identification of an aquaculture poriferan “Pest with Potential” and its phylogenetic implications
I think the answer is no, they don't do the typical mineral sponge spicule (made with Ca/Si ) thing. They use spongin and the whole thing feels like thin cut of rubbery chicken, you could roll it up like a burrito, and it would spring right back.
(I loved the sponge, and I don't know any hobbyists who would call it a nuisance, contra the article)
