Spider Sponge

Nate82 · Aug 5, 2008

Hey guys just bought this
http://www.mrcoral.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1442
i love it just don't know too much about it... where should i put it.. can i glue it? ik now to expose it to the air i'll see if i can get a pic it's a great frag

jendub · Aug 5, 2008

Coral Stats

Care Level: Intermediate - Advance
Lighting Needs: Low to none
Placement in tank: Sand bed shaded or rock cave

Water Flow: Medium - high
Temperament: Peaceful

Water Conditions: 74-80Â° F, pH 8.1-8.4, correct levels of magnesium and calcium, Salinity 1.023-1.025.

Feeding Needs: Phytoplankton foods every other day.

*DO NOT EXPOSE SPONGES TO AIR*

labman · Aug 5, 2008

had a frag of it I won in the action but things happen they forgot it they were cool refunded my money. we have a local swap coming up in a few weeks i will be getting a frag then can't wait

Nate82 · Aug 5, 2008

shaded got the perfect spot for it thanks alot jendub

ahayes13 · Aug 5, 2008

wow, thats georgeous!!! nice purchase!

jendub · Aug 5, 2008

No problem Nate82.=)

Just to make clear, that picture is mine not Mr. Coral. He calls it a Spider Sponge...I call it White Lightning Sponge.

ahayes13 · Aug 5, 2008

oh thats funny i thought it looked like white lightening sponge but wasnt sure. isnt it simply a sponge that has another type of animal that lives on it (the white part).

oceanparadise1 · Aug 5, 2008

its white polyps living on a sponge

ahayes13 · Aug 6, 2008

pretty cool looking! i think i need to buy some.

oceanparadise1 · Aug 6, 2008

I dont know how true this is but i have heard they really dont live long bc the polyps eat away at the sponge, once the sponge is gone the polyps die.

jendub · Aug 6, 2008

The polyps do not eat the sponge...they have a symbiotic relationship. If the hydrazoas died, then the sponge would too and vice versa. With the right care, they can live for a long time but they are strongly suggested to the intermediate / advance aquarist.

oceanparadise1 · Aug 6, 2008

Okay cool thanks for clearing that up. The only reason i posted that was to be told i was wrong which i was hoping is true bc im going to try some. As far as care ik i can take care of them, i just didnt want to buy something that i thought was doing that. Thanks Jen for the correction.

Nate82 · Aug 7, 2008

the question still remains.... can i glue it?

jendub · Aug 7, 2008

I wouldn't. You risk die off on the sponge that can spread quickly and it won't heal. I think putty won't be sticky enough so maybe try the toothpick technique or try finding a rock crevice to stick it in. Just my 02.c.=)