Gold Speckled Sponge (Atlantic) Sponges and a crescent of intense

and a crescent of intense tangerine orange paints its rear body

including the potent neurotoxin palytoxin

Its body changes from cream to silver and the band through its rear body lightens

A second black area is on its tail

This coral should be provided with plenty of space as it may produce long

Gold Speckled Sponge (Atlantic) Sponges and a crescent of intenseThis impressive Caribbean sponge is typically a deep orange color marbled with yellow zoanthids. Together they create a spectacular showpiece displaying a fascinating commensal arrangement. Their contrasting colors act as a warning to predators one or both animals may be quite toxic. They can also provide each other with food. The needs of both the filter feeding sponge and its photosynthetic partner zoanthid must be met to ensure success. The sponge