Philippine Blue Sponge
(Xestospongia sp.)

Description

Philippine Blue Sponge: Your Reef’s Vibrant Filter!

Infuse your marine aquarium with the stunning, vivid electric blue of the Philippine Blue Sponge. This unique filter feeder adds captivating color and contributes to a healthier reef environment.

Overview
This captivating *Xestospongia sp.* showcases an intense electric blue hue, providing a striking contrast against traditional reef colors. As a sessile invertebrate, it will anchor itself firmly to your rockwork, becoming a beautiful, living fixture in your aquascape. Its porous body constantly filters the water, silently working to maintain pristine water quality by consuming microscopic particles. Each specimen boasts a unique, often encrusting, growth form, making your Philippine Blue Sponge truly one-of-a-kind.

Care Level
The Philippine Blue Sponge is considered moderately difficult to expert. It thrives in well-established reef aquariums with stable parameters and a consistent food supply. Peaceful by nature, it coexists well with most reef inhabitants, though care must be taken to avoid predatory fish (spongivores) or placing it too close to aggressive corals that might chemically irritate it.

Tank Essentials
A minimum tank size of 200 liters is recommended for this sensitive filter feeder to ensure stable water conditions and adequate micro-food availability. Maintain a stable pH of 8.0-8.4 and a temperature range of 22-27°C. Provide moderate to high, indirect water flow to deliver food and prevent detritus buildup, and moderate lighting to deter nuisance algae without being overly intense.

Diet
As an obligate filter feeder, the Philippine Blue Sponge requires a steady diet of microscopic particles. Supplement your healthy aquarium fish’s diet with high-quality liquid phytoplankton, bacterioplankton, zooplankton, and marine snow several times a week.

Why Buy From Us
We pride ourselves on ethically sourcing healthy, vibrant Philippine Blue Sponge specimens, often captive-bred to protect natural reefs. Our rigorous quarantine procedures and expert packing ensure your new invertebrate arrives safely, ready to thrive in your carefully prepared marine environment. Trust Corais de Vidro for exceptional quality and dedicated customer support.

• Scientific Name: Xestospongia sp.
• Common Name / Variant: Philippine Blue Sponge
• Maximum Size: 15 cm+ (can grow larger in optimal conditions)
• Origin: Philippines / Southeast Asia (Cultured)
• pH Range: 8.0–8.4
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Lifespan: Several years (with optimal care)
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

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