Genus

Common name: Callyspongia

Scientific name: Callyspongia

Callyspongia is a genus of sponges in the family Callyspongiidae, known for their branching tube-like structures. They are often colorful, adding aesthetic appeal to reef aquariums. These sponges are filter feeders, requiring a constant flow of water to supply their nutritional needs. They can be sensitive to water quality, so maintaining stable conditions is crucial. Callyspongia species are non-aggressive and can coexist with a variety of tank mates.

  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