Family

Common name: Callyspongia

Scientific name: Callyspongiidae

Callyspongia, commonly known as vase sponges, are a family of marine sponges found in a variety of colors and shapes. They are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem by cleaning water. In the aquarium, they require moderate to strong water flow and good water quality to thrive. They are non-aggressive and can be placed near other sessile invertebrates, but they need space to grow. Callyspongia species are fascinating for their intricate structures and can add a unique natural aesthetic to a reef tank.

  1. Branching Vase Sponge (Callyspongia aculeata)
    Common name: Branching Vase Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia aculeata
  2. Erect rope sponge and Cushion starfish underwater
    Common name: Rope Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia monilata
  3. branching vase sponge,Callyspongia ,Cladochalina, aculeata
    Common name: Branching Vase Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia muricina
  4. Azure Vase Sponge (Callyspongia plicifera) on the reef at the Webber's Joy dive site, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
    Common name: Azure Vase Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia plicifera
  5. Common name: Reticulated Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia pseudoreticulata
  6. Common name: Schulze's Sponge
    Scientific name: Callyspongia schulzei
  7. Colonial tube sponge, Callyspongia siphonella, Fury Shoal, Red Sea, Egypt
    Common name: Blasser Röhrenschwamm
    Scientific name: Callyspongia siphonella