Family

Common name: Irciniidae Sponges

Scientific name: Irciniidae

The Irciniidae family comprises a group of marine sponges known for their fibrous skeletons, which are often used by other marine organisms for shelter or as a substrate for attachment. These sponges are found in a variety of reef environments and can be quite colorful, adding aesthetic value to a reef aquarium. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by filtering water and providing habitat complexity. In the aquarium, they require stable water conditions and moderate to strong water flow to thrive, as well as access to a constant supply of fine particulate organic matter for feeding.

  1. Underwater life Bell sponge Ircinia campana
    Common name: Stinker Sponge
    Scientific name: Ircinia campana
  2. Common name: Stinker Sponge
    Scientific name: Ircinia felix
  3. Common name: black-ball sponge
    Scientific name: Ircinia strobilina
  4. Stinker sponge (Sarcotragus fasciculatus) undersea, Aegean Sea, Greece, Halkidiki
    Common name: Pinecone Sponge
    Scientific name: Sarcotragus fasciculatus
  5. Black sponge (Sarcotragus foetidus) and Сhicken liver sponge or Caribbean Chicken-liver sponge (Chondrilla nucula) undersea, Aegean Sea, Greece, Halkidiki
    Common name: Pineapple Sponge
    Scientific name: Sarcotragus foetidus