Red Tree Sponge

[Kathye Kerwan]

I am new to this. We have been adding species very slowly. We only recently acquired a Red Tree Sponge. Yesterday we noticed a white film covering the sponge. I searched the books I have and didn't find anything about it. I would appreciate any direction you might offer.

Thank you,

Kathye

 

[ryantm]

Some sponges are very difficult to keep alive and I believ the red tree sponge is one of them. If it was exposed to air at any time during the acclimation process I believe you will have a rough go of it. If any part of the sponge doesn't have the white film, try fragging the unexposed parts. Hopefully someone with more experience should chime in here.

-Tom

 

[falco]

From my experience that "film" that you are referring to I have noticed if my sponges are not getting enough flow. They require high flow but not direct flow. If you place a powerhead directly off center to the sponge within a day the film will go away. Now if you see white patches on your sponge that is from being exposed to air and you will need to cut them out.

 

[Kathye Kerwan]

Thank you for the information. I will try that.

 

[CaveManNOhio]

With sponges it could also be a light factor. Most sponges don't like direct light. Especially if it is high powered lighting.