Common name: Verongid sponges

The Aplysinidae family, commonly known as Verongid sponges, includes species like Aplysina aerophoba, the Mediterranean sponge. These sponges are known for their bright colors and intricate networks of tubes or branches. They are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling in reef ecosystems. In the aquarium, they require stable water conditions and low to moderate flow to thrive. They are also a source of bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications.

1. 
   Common name: Branching tube sponge

   Scientific name: Aiolochroia crassa
2. 
   Common name: Yellow tube sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina aerophoba
3. 
   Common name: Stove Pipe Sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina archeri
4. 
   Common name: row pore rope sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina cauliformis
5. 
   Common name: Vase Sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina cavernicola
6. 
   Common name: Yellow tube sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina fistularis
7. 
   Common name: Stove Pipe Sponge

   Scientific name: Aplysina lacunosa
8. 
   Common name: Rigid Sea Rod

   Scientific name: Verongula rigida