Zoas and black sponge

[no1bubba]

Will my Zoas grow over black sponge or should I remove the sponge if so, how?

 

[jjmcat]

Ive always peeled the sponge off.

 

[no1bubba]

Thank you so much for answering what must have been a very stupid question but I'm new at Zoas.

 

[SIR PATRICK]

It was a pretty good question if you ask me- I didnt know the answer either, but do now.

 

[cloak]

Will my Zoas grow over black sponge or should I remove the sponge if so, how?

It kind of depends on the sponge. Just as an example, if it was a black pineapple sponge the zoanthids would most likely grow around it, but if it's an encrusting sponge then it will probably smother the zoanthids over time. If you haven't already, your best bet is to just remove the sponge with your finger nails, some tweezers or perhaps a stiff brush right before a water change. GL.