Blue/Purple Sponge (Asia Pacific) Groupers If regular feedings are provided

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

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

but may knock over small decor with their strong tails

It can also be offered zooplankton coral preparations

Blue/Purple Sponge (Asia Pacific) Groupers If regular feedings are providedThis 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