Sponge advise

[Copingwithpods]

I have several sponges in my tank but none like this one

Seams to be smothering my chalice,also notice it sent out a structure towards the rockwork, should I be concerned?

Another that only tends to grow around corals

Any advise is appreciated

 

[fishguy242]

hi rid the one on the chalice ,pink seems ok

 

[Copingwithpods]

How do I do that? I've read scraping them just releases spores?

 

[fishguy242]

remove from tank scrub off swish in cup of tank water

 

[vetteguy53081]

Dip in hydrogen peroxide
Or expose to air... larger angels should also eat it

 

[Copingwithpods]

Will try all that.

These common? Never had a sponge be this aggressive. All the other sponges in my tank grow on overhangs or in caves, never seen one growing right under the lights. Even the reddish one is pretty much almost always shaded by the zoa colony.

 

[Bapeluso]

I agree with taking it out, scrub with a toothbrush, swish around in a vessel of tank water. Keep in mind, sponges dont do well when exposed to air, so you'll get the majority with the brush and whatever remains will likely die off. The pink ones good though. I've got one in my tank that's big and growing

 

[Streetlamp]

I have similar to the first one on my torch, doesn't seem to be doing any harm.

 

[Copingwithpods]

I have similar to the first one on my torch, doesn't seem to be doing any harm.

My concern is the speed of its growth and that it's out in the light while all my other nonphoto sponges are in shaded areas and don't grow much.

 

[Glott3133]

Dip in hydrogen peroxide
Or expose to air... larger angels should also eat it

I have several sponges in my tank. What besides an angel will eat at them? Or do I need to invest in a nice angel for my reef? Thanks

 

[lapin]

I question the reality of getting a nice angel. Most are not nice when it comes to corals

 

[Glott3133]

The bellus is supposedly an affordable reef safe angel.

 

[MTBake]

I have the same white sponge in 2 of my tanks. Seems to be very aggressive as far as growth and encroaching are concerned. Haven't had it smother any coral yet, but I do believe it is possible with this variety.

I agree with fishguy242. Scrub it off and swish in some tank water to get rid of it.