Orange Ball Sponge (Asia Pacific) Mother Colonies nearly always of contrasting colors

nearly always of contrasting colors

It is also called the Queen coris

and on the male includes dark winding stripes that flow from the head to the tail

giving it a huge presence and a unique shape

This impressive Caribbean sponge is typically a deep orange color marbled with yellow zoanthids

Orange Ball Sponge (Asia Pacific) Mother Colonies nearly always of contrasting colorsThis Sponge is completely non photosynthetic and receives its energy by capturing fine phyto and zooplankton, coral snow and small edible particles which may be found in mature aquariums. Occasionally stirring the sand may release some food items which the sponge may capture most food utilized is 0. 1 1. 5 micrometers (typically 0. 5 m or smaller). Most specimens are collected from the Caribbean. We recommend this animal only for expert aquarists who