Orange Sponge

joebeagle · 05/21/2008, 05:12 PM

I hate to sound stupid, but my orange frilly sponge seems unusually delicate suddenly and small "branches" seem to be breaking off. It hasn't changed colors and seemed healthy. Does anyone know what is going on or how to save it?

demonsp · 05/21/2008, 05:17 PM

What type of food do you feed?

joebeagle · 05/21/2008, 05:20 PM

Chromoplex

demonsp · 05/21/2008, 05:45 PM

How often and amount?
Turning skimmer off a few hours after feeding may help.

joebeagle · 05/21/2008, 06:04 PM

1 capful spot fed every 3 or so days.

demonsp · 05/21/2008, 06:11 PM

If the flow is good then just add to the water and the amount sounds fine but the skimmer is catching it fater then the coral can absorb. Then adding a meaty food like cyclops would also help.

joebeagle · 05/21/2008, 06:16 PM

I've been feeding the anenome zoooplex and mysis shrimp. Would that affect the sponge?

demonsp · 05/21/2008, 06:18 PM

This would affect the enamone more.It would like pieces of raw shrimp.To much feeding would affect the water quality.Whats tested for and there readings?
And you cant spot feed zooplex it need to stay in the water volume as lons as possible for best absorbtion.

05/21/2008, 05:12 PM	#1
joebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Orange Sponge I hate to sound stupid, but my orange frilly sponge seems unusually delicate suddenly and small "branches" seem to be breaking off. It hasn't changed colors and seemed healthy. Does anyone know what is going on or how to save it? __________________ 55 gal marine, 1 blue/green chromis, 2 blue damsels, 1 clarkii clown, 1 yellow tang, 2 tube worms, assorted hermit crabs. Current Tank Info: 55 gal marine plus my 20 gal freshwater

05/21/2008, 05:20 PM	#3
joebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Chromoplex __________________ 55 gal marine, 1 blue/green chromis, 2 blue damsels, 1 clarkii clown, 1 yellow tang, 2 tube worms, assorted hermit crabs. Current Tank Info: 55 gal marine plus my 20 gal freshwater

05/21/2008, 06:04 PM	#5
joebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 75	1 capful spot fed every 3 or so days. __________________ 55 gal marine, 1 blue/green chromis, 2 blue damsels, 1 clarkii clown, 1 yellow tang, 2 tube worms, assorted hermit crabs. Current Tank Info: 55 gal marine plus my 20 gal freshwater

05/21/2008, 06:16 PM	#7
joebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 75	I've been feeding the anenome zoooplex and mysis shrimp. Would that affect the sponge? __________________ 55 gal marine, 1 blue/green chromis, 2 blue damsels, 1 clarkii clown, 1 yellow tang, 2 tube worms, assorted hermit crabs. Current Tank Info: 55 gal marine plus my 20 gal freshwater

05/21/2008, 05:17 PM	#2
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	What type of food do you feed?

05/21/2008, 05:45 PM	#4
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	How often and amount? Turning skimmer off a few hours after feeding may help.

05/21/2008, 06:11 PM	#6
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	If the flow is good then just add to the water and the amount sounds fine but the skimmer is catching it fater then the coral can absorb. Then adding a meaty food like cyclops would also help.

05/21/2008, 06:18 PM	#8
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	This would affect the enamone more.It would like pieces of raw shrimp.To much feeding would affect the water quality.Whats tested for and there readings? And you cant spot feed zooplex it need to stay in the water volume as lons as possible for best absorbtion.