{"product_id":"purple-plating-photosynthetic-sponge-under-25-pea-f-s1717","title":"Purple Plating Photosynthetic Sponge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePurple Plating Photosynthetic Sponge, \u003cem\u003eCarteriospongia foliascens\u003c\/em\u003e, is a distinctive photosynthetic marine sponge known for developing broad, flattened to folded plates as it grows. This WYSIWYG specimen displays rich purple to violet coloration with a finely textured surface covered by the numerous small pores characteristic of sponge tissue. Unlike non-photosynthetic sponges that depend primarily on filter feeding, \u003cem\u003eCarteriospongia foliascens\u003c\/em\u003e contains photosynthetic symbionts that contribute significantly to its nutritional requirements. Mature specimens can develop attractive overlapping plates and irregular folds that provide unusual texture and form in a reef aquarium. As with all sponges, its internal canal system is adapted for continuously moving water through the body for respiration and feeding.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarteriospongia foliascens\u003c\/em\u003e generally does best under moderate reef lighting with moderate, indirect water flow. Because this is a photosynthetic sponge, adequate lighting is important, while water movement should continuously pass across the surface without directly blasting the tissue. Place on stable rockwork where the sponge has room to expand and develop its characteristic plating growth. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate, and avoid sudden changes in water conditions. Sponges also filter extremely small suspended particles and dissolved organic material from the water. \u003cstrong\u003eNever expose the sponge to air\u003c\/strong\u003e, either during acclimation or routine handling, because trapped air within its internal canal system may damage the tissue. Transfer and position it while completely submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51895971381481,"sku":"U25 S1717","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/purple-plating-photosynthetic-sponge-soft-under-25-pea-F-S1717.jpg?v=1789706795","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/purple-plating-photosynthetic-sponge-under-25-pea-f-s1717","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}