Blue Sponge Adocia sp.
The Blue Sponge is a popular sponge in marine aquaria. Its popularity is due to its attractive blue color though this species may not be suitable for beginners.
An encrusting sponge, it grows across hard surfaces such as rocks. Because this is an encrusting species it has the potential to grow very large, though in aquaria they typically remain medium sized. One reason this species is so popular is that with the proper care it will grow quite well from the smallest piece.
The Blue Sponge requires a lot of bright light and moderate water movement to survive. Many beginning hobbyists loose sponges because they do not provide enough light or water movement. These sponges are quite difficult to care for. Some people get lucky, but most hobbyists have trouble establishing new colonies. For this reason they may not be suitable for a beginning hobbyist.
Like other Sponges, the Blue Sponge feeds on bacteria and detritus that it filters from the moving water. This is why water movement is crucial to their survival. Sponges can usually tolerate changes in water temperature with no ill effect, but they may be sensitive to drastic changes in salinity.
Size: to 12"
Area of Collection: Indo-Pacific
Reef Suitability: Good
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