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February 18th, 2007, 04:00 AM
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sponge propagation and hello to all
Hi everyone! Since I have absolutely no idea as to what I am doing here just let me get to the point. I have been into saltwater off and on for many years, but have never had sponges. My brother, twotall has a new spong(not sure what kind) that he would like to share with me. My question is, "is there any way, and if so how, to propagate a piece of it for my aquarium?" I would appreciate any info. mslcky dalton,ga. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gal live rock anenomes blue damsels 4 stripe damsels clownfish decorator crab emerald crabs Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: off and on for several years 
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February 18th, 2007, 04:02 AM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
Wlecome to livingreefs!! Sorry I dont know anything about sponge fragging, however I'm sure someone on here will. Good luck.
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February 18th, 2007, 05:04 AM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
You will need to be very careful when dealing with sponges as a lot are toxic. Do not handle a sponge with the bare hands. Never let air come in contact with a sponge. keep submurged all the time. You can use a very sharp set of stainless cutters (not bone cutters) and cut off a small piece, transfer to your system and use a rubber band to hold the piece to a rock. acclimate and put where it can feed and get good water circulation. No garuntees here. good luck and keep us posted. Welcome to the site. (Personally I do not propagate sponges due to the toxcidity issue).
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February 18th, 2007, 05:06 AM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
Hello and welcome.
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February 18th, 2007, 01:38 PM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
Welcome to the reefs mslcky,enjoy the swim
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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February 20th, 2007, 12:52 PM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
Hello and welcome to the reefs I just have to touch on this issue as John stated most of your sponges are infact toxic if they come in contact with air they start to die, if there not in high enough water movement algae will clog there poures causing them to die thats where your toxicity will come into play as they die they will release a toxin much like an anemone causeing you a world of head and heartache please be careful and do your research. Hope this helps.
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February 20th, 2007, 12:57 PM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
Hi and thanks very much for the info. I have never had sponges but am gonna try them!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gal live rock anenomes blue damsels 4 stripe damsels clownfish decorator crab emerald crabs Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: off and on for several years
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February 20th, 2007, 01:01 PM
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Re: sponge propagation and hello to all
good luck to you look forward to seeing some pics
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