Red "tree" sponge

[divemonster]

I've got these red "tree" sponges (not sure what they are) that grow tall. Can I trim the tops back? I don't want to kill them if this is a bad idea, but they have grown to the top of the water column and I don't want to risk exposure to air.

 

[liverock]

Re: Red "tree" sponge

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14423070#post14423070 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by divemonster
I've got these red "tree" sponges (not sure what they are) that grow tall. Can I trim the tops back? I don't want to kill them if this is a bad idea, but they have grown to the top of the water column and I don't want to risk exposure to air.

Yup cut....dice...slice..tough critters!

do I sound like the guy on tv?

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Use a sharp razor blade and slice it.