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You must log in or register to reply here. WYSIWYG Cultured Plating Blue-Purple Photosynthetic Sponge Cultured Plating Blue-Purple Photosynthetic Sponge Nov 17, 2021 #5 OP reddevilant Active Member Build Thread Contributor Joined Jan 25, 2021 Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/4". When the Blue Photo Sponge, Collospongia auris, first started to become available in the marine ornamental trade, we were apprehensive that this reef organism wouldn't take over and smother corals like the chicken liver sponge often does.We've now seen the Blue Photo sponge growing in a few reef tanks and it so far it hasn't displayed the kind of invasive growing habit that makes the . Looks like an easier alternative to montis- grows fast, is plating too- seems like the only downside is how fast it grows, Don't have it yet- a gift in an order but here what it looks like, Welcome to AquaCorals! Note: This is stock photo. Higher lighting has given it a nice color too! Copyright 2023, LiveAquaria. It arrived grey and I thought it was dead. Grows supper fast, very cool addition to my reef tank would purchase and recommend it to others with the slight caution. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works it goes through weird phases where it looses "tissue" and then recovers and grows more. I can share some I'm in Connecticut though. The Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge satisfies its nutritional requirements by means of photosynthetic symbionts hosted within its body. Rated 4.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings ( 2 customer reviews) $ 30.00 Sizes: 2+ inches Care Level: Easy * Lighting Requirements: Low * Feeding: No Special Feeding * Flow Requirements: Moderate to High * Buy now OR Add to wishlist Category: Sponges, Macroalgae & Anemones. Weekly Newsletter. It promotes natural measures that allow the water system of the city to operate more naturally. For sale or trade. The Reef Central Forums are now located at https://forums.reefcentral.comThe old forum is closed to new activity. Blue/Purple Photosynthetic Sponge, Collospongia auris Blue/Purple Photosynthetic Sponge, Collospongia auris. Over 100 Soft Coral species are grown on "Real Rock" here www.aquacorals.com I'll totally buy a frag when you do have them lol Salted NJRC Member Dec 14, 2022 #5 Love the color. The purple heart of photosynthesis | Nature Red Branching Photosynthetic Sponge Soft Coral As Low As: $39.00. Nice frag add me to the list if prior interested parties fall through. Our Retail Store is open for customers Saturdays Only from 11AM-5PM. I have taken this sponge out of the water for a few seconds at a time and it did not deteriorate in the slightest, I wouldn't push the limits but this sponge isn't incredibly delicate like most. Propagated here at our Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility, the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge boasts gorgeous blue coloration highlighted by an iridescent and otherworldly metallic sheen. Regular price I started it low so it wouldn't shade out everything else. LiveAquaria CCGC Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge (Collopsongia sp.) . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Just feed your fish and continue doing maintenance per usual. I would try the old fashioned way, It's in a high flow hight light area, let's see what happens, Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the, Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG). Since they have been known to lose this toxin in captivity, and even cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates have been discovered to contain it; it is best for the home marine aquarist to proceed with caution when handling any of their animals or rocks. It grows mostly towards the light against the rocks right now. I am 100% positive that they are photosynthetic but mine are purple rather than blue. The Perfect Gift for Your Favorite Reefer! DIVER'S DEN WYSIWYG Store - 100's of NEW Aquatic Life Added Daily! My wife will want a piece of that. Plating Purple Photosynthetic Sponge - Pacific East Aquaculture MikeC Sep 26, 2020 MikeC Advanced Reefer Manhattan Reefs Location Deer Park,Long Island,11729 Sep 26, 2020 #1 5x5 on a rock for quick sale $20 Pickup only Deer Park You must log in or register to reply here. It is important to allow ample space around the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge in mixed reef aquariums since it can grow rather fast under ideal conditions, potentially crowding or shading neighboring corals. Forums. 11102. The purple grows much faster then the red and can smother the red if placed near. FREE SHIPPING on qualifying aquarium supplies orders $49 and up. LiveAquaria CCGC Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge All sponges, including the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge, require some very special care in order to survive in the home aquarium. Unlike most clip and ship coral frags, all of our Certified Captive Grown Corals are fully encrusted onto their plugs and are fully adjusted to artificial lighting and synthetic seawater, propagated and grown in our state-of-the-art facility in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Copyright 2023, LiveAquaria. My hats off to Live Aquaria for such a great sponge. You do not want to take these out of the water. (PDF) Fish & Fishing | Nicolae Sfetcu - Academia.edu JavaScript is disabled. Looking For Gorgonians in Naples - Want To Buy: Equipment / livestock DIVER'S DEN WYSIWYG Store - 100's of NEW Aquatic Life Added Daily! I have the stuff growing like crazy in my seahorse tank. However, it will benefit from supplemental feedings in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. Hardy enough for anyone, all this guy asks is that you keep some fish, and feed them! Now everything else in the tank is doing amazing. I remember seeing a post from someone that they had something similar in red. Price For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've done water changes weekly and still my sponge is withering away. These easy to keep corals are a great deal for beginners or advanced hobbyists to start out a tank or add to an existing reef. Started around the size that frag is now and just kept spreading and growing. Who's currently aquaculturing a variety of: Photosynthetic sponges Photosynthetic gorgonians Rarer inverts Cleaner shrimp, etc.? The largest Tank Raised Soft Coral Aquaculture facility in the US! This coral will grow similar to a montipora capricornis.A perfect blue coral for any reef. Photosynthetic organisms, known as photoautotrophs, capture the energy from sunlight and use it to produce organic compounds through the process of photosynthesis. Give us a call 410-618-3604 or send us an email: alyssa@seahorsesavvy.com if you have any questions. While we cannot say how high or how low you should place it in your tank not knowing what lights you have, we can give you a range based on our own Radion G5 XR Pros. Blue/Purple Photosynthetic Sponge, Collospongia auris Collections: Build Your Own Frag Pack!, Sales, Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more . WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) means you will receive the exact specimen in the photo. It usually partially encrusts an area then plates out, this means you shouldn't have it close to corals that can easily be covered up, this sponge will also not react to stinging. Contacted liveaquaria about the safety with treating with common cyano treatments, I was advised that it should be fine, just follow the box instructions. 0. Read more here! The ideal environment for the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge is a mature aquarium (preferably with an integrated refugium) that contains plenty of live rock and a constant supply of natural foods of varying size. In Order Notes Box Please Tell Us What Day You Would Like to Receive Your Order. Latex are fine, or the reusable plastic gloves made for aquariums. live blue sponge for sale - Search Purple sponge | Boston Reefers Society These microscopic organisms use sunlight as their source of energy, taking advantage of. Propagated here at our Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility, the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge boasts gorgeous red coloration highlighted by an iridescent and otherworldly metallic sheen. You want to keep them completely submerged at all times. Special Acclimation Notes: I recommend not allowing the Purple Blue Plating Photosynthetic Sponge to touch air but if you have to bring it up, it should be fine if exposed for a tiny bit. Item: SE-44305 $ 37.99 Select Product LiveAquaria CCGC Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Blue Sponge $ 37.99 Enter Quantity: Subtotal: $37.99 Add to Cart Quick Stats Care Level Easy Temperament Peaceful Color Form Blue, Purple Diet Omnivore Reef Compatible Yes Hundreds of articles to help you with your aquarium. I have only seen it go white from high nitrates or not enough light. You must log in or register to reply here. LiveAquaria Diver's Den Deep Dive: Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge (Collospongia sp.) I'm picking up a purple sponge today at The Reef Farm, it will be going in my coral QT for 45 days. All sponges, including the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge, require some very special care in order to survive in the home aquarium. Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc. has been the Premier supplier to advanced hobbyists since 2000. Just to be clear can you find a pic of the sponge in question? Undoubtedly you have considered keeping sponges before, thats why youre here! If you get this sponge be aware about the possibility of cyano and the inability to treat the tank and not kill the sponge. Was it getting enough flow? Purple Blue Plating Photosynthetic Sponge Soft Coral. This is by far my favorite thing in my tank. The organism differs from all known purple bacteria in that it grows optimally at a temperature of about 50C. I reached out to Grace, the owner of The Reef Farm before I left to pick up the sponge. Can this type of sponge be dipped? In unserem Vergleich haben wir die unterschiedlichsten 70413 lego am Markt unter die Lupe genommen und die wichtigsten Eigenschaften, die Kostenstruktur und die Bewertungen der Kunden abgewogen. Propagated here at our Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility, the Aquacultured Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge boasts gorgeous red coloration highlighted by an iridescent and otherworldly metallic sheen. Im a newbie and left it in the tank 3 days but was afraid it would nuke my tank so I threw it away. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more . Like coral RX? Yeah most of the small one will probably die if is falling apart. Directly to your inbox. Largely comparative, it is difficult to say what high flow means in one tank vs. another. This is grown on our farm and is a Dr. Mac Stash coral. Regular price. Blue/purple playing sponge coral for sale or CDP Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH) It's photosynthetic and very hardy in the aquarium once established. We presume this sponge to be photosynthetic since we didn't see it growing anywhere that was shaded and the color was dulled in places where debris had settled onto the sponge colonies. e, choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. You are using an out of date browser. Sale price Blue Photosynthetic Sponge (Collospongia sp.) Whos had it and how did Exposure to air causes air bubbles to be trapped within the matrix of channels that line the inside of the sponge.