sponge

[the mad scientist]

sponge taking over the whole tank. any suggestions how to get rid of it or stop it from spreading

 

[usctom]

What kind of sponges? How old is the tank? Sponges aren't a bad thing. They are great filter feeders but might not be visually appealing.

 

[Cu455]

You can get a fish that eats them. If you keep your water cleaner or feed in a cleaner manner it will reduce the population. Maybe running a 30 micron filter sock a couple of times a week will help.

Sponges are filter feeders so if you reduce their food source it will limit their population.

 

[MIKE NY]

Mike an explosion of sponges (ex, pinecones) is a sign of a nutriant spike because as mentioned they are filter feeders...two ways to correct it or keep them in check...gettting a sponge eating fish like many species of Angels or get to the source and improve water quality.