Blue Ball Sponge (Cinachyra alloclada)
Invertebrate in the family Spirochalinidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter feeders that consume microplankton, detritus, and organic particles. Require stable water quality and occasional target feeding in established systems.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including areas from Indonesia to the Philippines and throughout the Coral Triangle.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 30 gallon tank • Requires strong, indirect water flow to maintain health and prevent detritus accumulation • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Provide moderate to high lighting; sponges contain symbiotic photosynthetic organisms • Avoid direct contact with corals and fish predation; do not use copper-based treatments
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