Orange Tree Sponge HELP PLEASE!

faqbch99

Member
Orange Tree Sponge HELP PLEASE!
I have had this sponge in my tank for about 5 days. It was looking good but now it is starting to look sick. It is getting a clear / white film on it.
All Water params are normal with no issue to report there. Lighting should be good Sundial T5HO (2) 54watt 10K (2)54Watt Actinic Blue. 72 Gal Bow Front
It is in high water flow in the path of a powerhead output.

 

flricordia

Active Member
I think it means it was exposed to too much air and if dieing off. I have seen this happen to many orange tree sponge, usually if I watch them over time at the LRS. I have heard that several things can be done to save part of it, could not really be of any help on that though, maybe someone will chime-in and give some advise. I personally don't waste my money on them.
 

faqbch99

Member
I will retest all the params and post within an hour. As far as Air, No, at last not that I know of. It came in a bag with water and no air, the bag was opened in the tank under the water and it has not seen air since under my care. Any other idea's other then air? I got the sponge from SWF.com.
 

rtspeed

Member
I am sorry to tell you this but it is the light that is killing it, most sponges like non direct sun light to alomost none. I would try to move it to a new area with not as much light. also if it was exposed to air you would know it would start turning brown at the tips and decay its way down to a fresh area that is not blocked with air.
Here is a pic of mine that was exposed to air on the tips and has lost the tips and inow as healthy as it can be.
 

grabbitt

Active Member
sponges are non-photosynthetic. Put it in a low light area with moderate flow. Don't expose it to air and feed with phytoplankton.
 

faqbch99

Member
OK I retested the tank.
Temp 78
1.022
8.1 ph
ites 0
ates 0 to 5
amm 0
cal 420
I will try to move it to where it will get less light and see how it goes.. thanks for all the feedback.
 
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