Order
Common name: Haplosclerida sponges
Scientific name: Haplosclerida
Haplosclerida is an order of marine sponges commonly found in reef aquariums. These sponges are known for their intricate network of channels and pores which facilitate water flow, aiding in filtration. They come in various shapes and colors, adding both aesthetic value and biological filtration to the tank. Haplosclerida sponges are generally hardy and can thrive in a range of conditions, but they do require stable water quality and moderate flow. They are non-aggressive and can coexist with most tank inhabitants.
- Common name: erect rope spongeScientific name: Amphimedon compressa
- Common name: Branching Vase SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia aculeata
- Common name: Rope SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia monilata
- Common name: Branching Vase SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia muricina
- Common name: Azure Vase SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia plicifera
- Common name: Reticulated SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia pseudoreticulata
- Common name: Schulze's SpongeScientific name: Callyspongia schulzei
- Common name: Blasser RöhrenschwammScientific name: Callyspongia siphonella
- Common name: Giant Barrel SpongeScientific name: Cribrochalina vasculum
- Common name: Amboinensis SpongeScientific name: Haliclona amboinensis
- Common name: Blue SpongeScientific name: Haliclona caerulea
- Common name: Finger SpongeScientific name: Haliclona cymaeformis
- Common name: Haliclona fascigeraScientific name: Haliclona fascigera
- Common name: Haliclona FibulataScientific name: Haliclona fibulata
- Common name: Mediterranean SpongeScientific name: Haliclona mediterranea
- Common name: encrusting turret spongeScientific name: Haliclona oculata
- Common name: Pink SpongeScientific name: Haliclona rosea
- Common name: Haliclona simulansScientific name: Haliclona simulans
- Common name: Haliclona TubiferaScientific name: Haliclona tubifera
- Common name: Haliclona UrceolusScientific name: Haliclona urceolus
- Common name: Blue SpongeScientific name: Haliclona viscosa
- Common name: Red SpongeScientific name: Neopetrosia exigua
- Common name: Rosario's SpongeScientific name: Neopetrosia rosariensis
- Common name: Pink Vase SpongeScientific name: Niphates digitalis
- Common name: Niphates olemdaScientific name: Niphates olemda
- Common name: Amboina SpongeScientific name: Oceanapia amboinensis
- Common name: Poisonous SpongeScientific name: Petrosia ficiformis
- Common name: Boring SpongeScientific name: Siphonodictyon coralliphagum
- Common name: Siphonodictyon mucosumScientific name: Siphonodictyon mucosum
- Common name: giant barrel spongeScientific name: Xestospongia muta
- Common name: barrel spongeScientific name: Xestospongia testudinaria