Blue/Purple Sponge (Asia Pacific) Groupers The sting is often quite

The sting is often quite strong and capable of damaging corals and injuring fish

If regular feedings are provided it will reward the dedicated aquarist with the growth of new polyps

The tentacles are often very sticky and can cause painful sores

Because of its more tranquil demeanor

As small juveniles they tend to be yellow

Blue/Purple Sponge (Asia Pacific) Groupers The sting is often quiteThis sponge comes in fantastic shades of azure to ultramarine, which are very rare hues on the reef. It has a rigid form resembling high volcanoes with oscula at the peak. It comes firmly attached to a piece of substrate. This Sponge requires both light for energy and fine filter foods such as 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