Sponges... Easy/Hard to maintain

[dirtwrks77]

I recently purchased a red sponge from my local fish store. They informed me that they are relativley easy to maintain for a beginner. After doing more research today it seems I was mis-informed.

Anyone out there have any experience or a second opinion. Thank you in advance.

40 Gallon Tank
Been established for 6 months
Live Rock/Sand
5 Corals
2 Fish
Aqua C Skimmer
No problems with dying fish or corals......yet

Eric

 

[Anonymous]

It is a rental item that suppose to last for a few months in your tank, totally maintance-free until it dies.

There are a few of these fish store in SoCal area, so watch out.

 

[wyw]

I saw one at my LFS about a month ago, They tried to tell me the same thing.

I really want to trust the LFS but when they say stuff like this it makes me uncomfortable suggesting them to friends that are new to the hobby. Instead I have to tell them believe nothing you here from the stores until you cross reference it.

The LFS just sold a friend a prism skimmer for his new 50 G. reef :evil: