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Basile
02-21-2014, 11:47 PM
I have 2 Ptilocaulis sp. ; a red tree and an orange tree the Axinella bookhouti is a fan sponge that eats bacteria

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Put in their right place medium light with strong flow, 2 tunze 6095 on each end and a wavebox at full capacity.

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So, what do feed these guys, i red that most phytoplankton is too big for sponges and thats why they starve and die , bacteria where do you get it. I have a few filter feeders food but looking for the best advice and food for them, thanks for your time.

Reef Pilot
02-22-2014, 01:20 AM
ZEOvit Sponge Power.

monocus
02-22-2014, 08:31 AM
every sponge is different.i feed my tank different phytoplanktons and rotifers.once in a blue moon i use sponge power.the finger sponge will probably take care of itself,not sure about the other one.blue sponge is another one that is very hearty

Basile
02-22-2014, 01:10 PM
ZEOvit Sponge Power.

every sponge is different.i feed my tank different phytoplanktons and rotifers.once in a blue moon i use sponge power.the finger sponge will probably take care of itself,not sure about the other one.blue sponge is another one that is very hearty

Ok thanks guys