don't know anything about sponges

[keith gray]

I have a few soft corals now but have never had sponges. I like the way some of them look so I have considered buying one and triyng it.
I currently have a 65gl with 96w white and actinic bulbs. It has been sufficient for star polyps, toadstool and zoo.
Any thoughts on sponges ? How easy are they ? Is my lightin sufficient ? Any need to feed ? etc, etc, etc

 

[flukes]

I hear that they like crabby-patties (sorry bad joke). First don't let them touch the air (instant death). They all like strong flow, they are a filter feeder. Depending on the type of sponge that you have will determine the amount of light that it needs. Try a Google search.

 

[louti]

They tend to have a poor survival rate because somewhere along the supply chain (collector->wholesaler->retailer->you) they are mishandled and are exposed to air.

 

[keith gray]

It seems it would be almost impossible to acclimate them propery without letting ANY air touch them. Unless you pore the water in the bag into your tank, which I don't ike to do