sponge?

jks1 · 12-04-2003, 06:20 PM

I think this is some sort of sponge, but it has grown on the top of a rock under direct 150W HQI MH lights, any clue????

Woodstock · 12-04-2003, 08:44 PM

It sure looks like one. A pretty red

I see you have bubble aglae too! I remove lots and lots from my tank... I'm starting to think of it like a nutrient export

jks1 · 12-04-2003, 08:47 PM

yeah i pull it out w/ tweesers about once a week, it is localised on that polyp rock- thank God!

Woodstock · 12-04-2003, 08:50 PM

You are lucky! Mine is everywhere and thriving since I sold my large blue tang

. It used to keep it mowed down well.

Travis · 12-04-2003, 10:37 PM

I had one very similar to that, I believe it was a tunicate. I'm sure Boomer will be along shortly to correct me if I'm mistaken.

mwrager · 12-04-2003, 11:01 PM

It sure looks like one. A pretty red

NaH2O · 12-04-2003, 11:45 PM

Just thought I'd throw this link up....see if it looks similar:

http://www.reefimages.com/cgi-reefim...&slide=129.jpg

wooddood · 12-05-2003, 10:19 AM

i've seen it before but cant recall the name sorry. dave.

jks1 · 12-05-2003, 11:30 AM

Thanks all, and that was a great site Nikki, I hadnt seen that one before.

NaH2O · 12-05-2003, 11:31 AM

No problem, John. I get a lot of use out of that one...glad you liked it.

Steve Tyree · 12-07-2003, 04:02 PM

Hello,

I have worked with quite a few sponges and sea squirts. Its difficult to determine exactly what you have from the image (focus). However, it does appear that there is a large aperature (sea squirt) or osculum (sponge) in the lower or side of the organism. There also might be one on the top, but it is difficult to tell. The typical configuration for a sea squirt is to have a branchial aperature (siphon) on the top and a atrial aperature (siphon) on the side or lower area. The way to definitly determine what you have is to lightly poke it with a piece of rigid airline tubing. If the organism contracts, it is a sea squirt. A solitary bright pink sea squirt is a nice animal to have in your reef. Prefers to consume phytoplankton and fine particulates.

Maxx · 12-07-2003, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the info Steve.
BTW Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!!!!
Nick

Travis · 12-07-2003, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary Steve! Glad to see you here.

Travis

Boomer · 12-07-2003, 05:07 PM

I'm sure Boomer will be along shortly to correct me if I'm mistaken.

No correction needed. I'm 99 % sure it is a Tunicate. It even looks very much like one of the Pyrua sp , such as confragosa rather than one of the more common Polycarpa sp

Here is an example only the Pyura confragosse is more elongated,

http://www.reefimages.com/cgi-reefim...&slide=186.jpg

It is really nice to see Steve here. Your name fits him "Tunicate". Steve my books are falling apart

12-04-2003, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,007 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	It sure looks like one. A pretty red I see you have bubble aglae too! I remove lots and lots from my tank... I'm starting to think of it like a nutrient export __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-04-2003, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	yeah i pull it out w/ tweesers about once a week, it is localised on that polyp rock- thank God! __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

12-04-2003, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,007 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	You are lucky! Mine is everywhere and thriving since I sold my large blue tang . It used to keep it mowed down well. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-04-2003, 10:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I had one very similar to that, I believe it was a tunicate. I'm sure Boomer will be along shortly to correct me if I'm mistaken. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

12-04-2003, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	It sure looks like one. A pretty red __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

12-04-2003, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just thought I'd throw this link up....see if it looks similar: http://www.reefimages.com/cgi-reefim...&slide=129.jpg __________________ ~Nikki~

12-05-2003, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i've seen it before but cant recall the name sorry. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-05-2003, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks all, and that was a great site Nikki, I hadnt seen that one before. __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

12-05-2003, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	No problem, John. I get a lot of use out of that one...glad you liked it. __________________ ~Nikki~

12-07-2003, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steve Tyree Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello, I have worked with quite a few sponges and sea squirts. Its difficult to determine exactly what you have from the image (focus). However, it does appear that there is a large aperature (sea squirt) or osculum (sponge) in the lower or side of the organism. There also might be one on the top, but it is difficult to tell. The typical configuration for a sea squirt is to have a branchial aperature (siphon) on the top and a atrial aperature (siphon) on the side or lower area. The way to definitly determine what you have is to lightly poke it with a piece of rigid airline tubing. If the organism contracts, it is a sea squirt. A solitary bright pink sea squirt is a nice animal to have in your reef. Prefers to consume phytoplankton and fine particulates. __________________ Steve Tyree Reeffarmers.com

12-07-2003, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the info Steve. BTW Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!!!! Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-07-2003, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome to the Sanctuary Steve! Glad to see you here. Travis __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

12-07-2003, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm sure Boomer will be along shortly to correct me if I'm mistaken. No correction needed. I'm 99 % sure it is a Tunicate. It even looks very much like one of the Pyrua sp , such as confragosa rather than one of the more common Polycarpa sp Here is an example only the Pyura confragosse is more elongated, http://www.reefimages.com/cgi-reefim...&slide=186.jpg It is really nice to see Steve here. Your name fits him "Tunicate". Steve my books are falling apart __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be. Last edited by Boomer : 12-07-2003 at 05:17 PM.

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