Encrusting Sponge (Porifera sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Demospongiae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter feeders that consume plankton, phytoplankton, and dissolved organic matter. Requires strong, random flow to bring food particles into contact with their feeding structures.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, and Hawaiian Islands.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Requires strong, indirect water flow; avoid direct, turbulent currents that can damage tissue • Feed with phytoplankton or liquid invertebrate supplements 2–3 times weekly • Provide low to moderate lighting; many species tolerate dimmer conditions better than high light
Log Encrusting 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 Encrusting Sponge alongside everything else in your reef.
