Cryptic Sponge (Porifera sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Demospongiae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Cryptic sponges filter-feed on microscopic particles, plankton, and organic detritus. They require mature tanks with good water flow and natural food availability.
Origin and habitat
Widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical coral reef systems, including the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, and Caribbean.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F with stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Require gentle flow and nutrient-rich water; feed dissolved organic matter via target feeding • Vulnerable to copper treatments and sudden chemistry changes; protect from direct predation • Most thrive in established tanks with low light; avoid aggressive scrubbing of substrate
Log Cryptic Sponge in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Cryptic Sponge alongside everything else in your reef.
