Common name: Leucosolenia eleanor
General information
Leucosolenia eleanor is a species of sponge found in marine environments. Sponges, belonging to the phylum Porifera, are some of the simplest multicellular organisms and are known for their porous bodies and unique feeding system. They are filter feeders, drawing water through their pores to extract nutrients.
Details
- Recommended minimum tank volume
- 20 liter (5.3 gallons)
- Salinity
- S.G. 1.023 to 1.026
- Temperature
- 22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F)
- Acidity
- pH 7.8 to 8.3
- Average size
- 5 cm (2″)
- Care level
- Moderate to easy Requires stable conditions
- Diet
- Planktonivore Feeds on suspended particles
- Reefsafe
- Yes
- Aggression
- Peaceful
- Captive bred
- No
Taxonomy
- KingdomAnimalsAnimalia
- PhylumSpongesPorifera
- ClassCalcareaCalcarea
- OrderCalcarea spongesLeucosolenida
- FamilyCalcarea SpongesLeucosoleniidae
- GenusLeucosoleniaLeucosolenia
- SpeciesLeucosolenia eleanorLeucosolenia eleanor Urban, 1906
Care
Leucosolenia eleanor requires a well-established aquarium with stable water conditions. They thrive in areas with moderate water flow that facilitates their filter-feeding behavior. It is important to ensure that they are not placed in direct, strong current as this can damage their delicate structure.
Reproduction
Sponges like Leucosolenia eleanor can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Sexual reproduction involves the release of sperm into the water column, which then fertilizes eggs in other sponges. Asexually, they can reproduce through budding or fragmentation, where a piece of the sponge breaks off and develops into a new individual.
Habitat
Leucosolenia eleanor is typically found in shallow waters attached to hard substrates. They are often located in areas with good water circulation, which is essential for their feeding and respiration.