Aug 4, 2021. They are filter feedingand photosynthetic meaning they need light to thrive. I have seen it thrive in less than stellar conditions but the color and growth are much better under medium-high lights. Purple Photosynthetic Sponge This species of encrusting sponge has an attractive purple color with a slight iridescent sheen. Click here to see our Nugget selection, Remember: for every $100 you spend you can add 1 Nugget, I Agree with the Terms & Conditions [View Terms], Free Overnight Shipping on Orders over $399, Orders $150-$399 Shipping is $39.99 for Overnight/$9.99 for Zone 1. Price Classic and satisfying dish with garlic, lemon, and rosemary. It was very big! Warm and healthy dish with various veggies and herbs. Its overall growth has been slow but evident on the edges and adding fold buds at other spots along its surface. WASH your hands! I'd love to support them and give them kudos. Because if it was exposed to air during that time its possible that's would he the culprit! These easy to keep corals are a great deal for beginners or advanced hobbyists to start out a tank or add to an existing reef. I have moved the bigger chunk to a shaded area with decent flow as someone else on another forum had the same issues. Now everything else in the tank is doing amazing. Where you feeding it? Purple Blue Plating Photosynthetic Sponge Soft Coral As Low As: $29.00. We have a wide variety of corals all grown in our facility. For sale or trade. LiveAquaria Diver's Den Deep Dive: Photosynthetic Plating Red Sponge Directly to your inbox. I used the Ultralife Red Slime Remover exactly as instructed which did kill all the red slime extremely well and fast! This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 11102. (PDF) Fish & Fishing | Nicolae Sfetcu - Academia.edu Scientific name is Collospongia auris. Spanish Chemical & Pharmaceutical Glossary [PDF] [5aal8u3q5cg0] I got mine and within two days it started reaching out to a nearby rock to cling to it. You do not want to take these out of the water. The organism differs from all known purple bacteria in that it grows optimally at a temperature of about 50C. The purple plating spong is photosynthetic so give it light and lots of it. This coral will grow similar to a montipora capricornis.A perfect blue coral for any reef. $49.99 The sponge, when introduced to a new tank, will have a break-in period it seems. $30 or best offer. I am 100% positive that they are photosynthetic but mine are purple rather than blue. Since they have been known to lose this toxin in captivity, and even cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates have been discovered to contain it; it is best for the home marine aquarist to proceed with caution when handling any of their animals or rocks. If you get this sponge be aware about the possibility of cyano and the inability to treat the tank and not kill the sponge.