Orange Ball Sponge (Cinachyra kuekenthali)
Invertebrate in the family Plakinidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter feeder that consumes microscopic plankton and organic particles from the water column. Benefits from regular phytoplankton supplementation in established aquaria.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and coral reef systems from the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 30 gallon tank with moderate to strong water flow; avoid dead spots in placement • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Filter-feeder; requires regular feeding of fine particulate foods (phytoplankton, zooplankton, liquid invertebrate foods) • Sensitive to copper treatments, air exposure, and poor water quality; protect from aggressive species • No special lighting required; place in shaded area away from direct intense light
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