Moorish Idol and SPS

[Atomikk]

Drock, would you happen to know the Latin name of the sponge? Or do you have any pictures?

[Drock169]

Having trouble finding a name for it, from what i've found is that its a white finger sponge, its soft white tubes, finding a scientific name seems to be difficult,i honestly cant figure out what the scientific name is, looks like Leuconia.
if i get a chance to take a pic i will.

[Atomikk]

Originally Posted by Drock169

Having trouble finding a name for it, from what i've found is that its a white finger sponge, its soft white tubes, finding a scientific name seems to be difficult,i honestly cant figure out what the scientific name is, looks like Leuconia.
if i get a chance to take a pic i will.

yeah tanks a lot! I have to find some fairly faster growing sponge to keep the MI happy.

On a side note, I did find something interesing regarding growing sponges. There is an article that suggests to increase the levels of carbon in the tank to propell the growth of sponges. Ie, vodka dosing.

[my2rotties]

I am currently dosing my system with a product, that I am certain is vodka... but packaged as a marine nitrate destoyer...

Now that you mention it, my sponges are exploding in growth... too bad noboyd in my tank eats it. I have pink, white, yellow, blue and purple... I thought my regal angel would love it but he prefers the stuff I really wish he would not touch. I just try to turn the other way

I don't know if there is a corralation between vokda dosing and sponge growth for sure. I do however notice mine had exploded in growth.

Originally Posted by Atomikk

yeah tanks a lot! I have to find some fairly faster growing sponge to keep the MI happy.

On a side note, I did find something interesing regarding growing sponges. There is an article that suggests to increase the levels of carbon in the tank to propell the growth of sponges. Ie, vodka dosing.

[Drock169]

I ran VSV for a bit and did have a fair bit of sponge growth, but also feeding products like immuvit and coral frenzy can help sponge growth.
KZ sponge power is one of the better products for sponge growth.