prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I am giving away an Australian White Lightning Sponge which I paid $100 for it about 2 months ago. My tank is way too bright for this sponge and is too small to provide ample shade. So, the sponge is suffering, as it is not has thick as it was when I purchased it. It is not ugly or anything. I can just tell it isn't doing well in my tank. I'm sure it will do well properly shaded. It is kept in a tank with my seahorses, who LOVE it, but I want what is best for the sponge. It is too beautiful to let it ruin and I am not selfish enough to keep it just because it looks cool and have it wither away in the next few months. The sponge is rather large, approx. 9-10" tall and 9" wide. At night, the polyps come out, which is a nice sight. If you feel as if you have the right set-up for it, PM me and we can arrange pick-up. I live in NW Austin, but either my husband or I can meet you somewhere if need be.I'm going to try and get a LARGE bag from a local fish store for transport. Remember, you do not want to expose this sponge to ANY air. See attached photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I want to lie to you and tell you that it would do well in my tank Awesome piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I want to lie to you and tell you that it would do well in my tank Awesome piece. At least you're honest! I wish it would've done well for me. It was so perfect for the seahorses. I have been scrubbing the algae from it each week and can feel the sponge getting thinner. My lights are SO bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 yeah.. that is awesome.. I think my tank is too bright too... and my 29 is too small for that piece.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Someone is planning to pick the sponge up tomorrow. If it falls through, I will update this thread. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Id like to be on the list if it falls through... This is my favorite sponge I've seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Id like to be on the list if it falls through... This is my favorite sponge I've seen! Certainly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've seen some amazing NPS tanks with them, but I would think a seahorse tank would be almost perfect as well. That's definitely one of the better pieces I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeah, pretty awesome piece! My tank is way too bright as well and is geared towards SPS, so no go there. I really hope the person picking it up can keep it alive. It would be a shame otherwise. That is very generous of you to give it away like that. Cheers! -Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've seen some amazing NPS tanks with them, but I would think a seahorse tank would be almost perfect as well. That's definitely one of the better pieces I've seen. I bought the sponge from Austin Aqua Farms. I had never seen anything so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeah, pretty awesome piece! My tank is way too bright as well and is geared towards SPS, so no go there. I really hope the person picking it up can keep it alive. It would be a shame otherwise. That is very generous of you to give it away like that. Cheers! -Ty Thank you. It's not in perfect shape and I'm not sure how many people out there can actually keep it alive for a long period of time... I would have felt bad charging someone for something that isn't in perfect shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Oh that's gorgeous! I might have to get me one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
versace Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I got soft coral tank 25" high tank running 150w + 2X24W t5 I feed live phyto can I get some if I have chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florenceReefer Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 What all does it need to be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lots of nutrients and reasonably stable params. No light is needed so the typical high light, low nutrient, reef tank is a poor match and they typically slowly waste away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 This may fare well in my tank. Low light (LED), low flow, and medium nutrients. This still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfishy76 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 The sponge found a new home a while ago. I sure do miss it, but my tank was way too bright for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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