Reeflings
Order

Common name: Sponge Order Suberitida

Scientific name: Suberitida

Suberitida is an order of sponges known for their diverse forms and habitats. They are found in various marine environments, from shallow waters to deep seas. Suberitida sponges are important for reef tanks as they can help maintain water quality by filtering out bacteria and particulate matter. They often display a range of colors and can add a unique aesthetic to an aquarium. However, they require stable water conditions and careful placement to avoid damage from other tank inhabitants.

  1. Yellow boring sponge (Cliona celata) being cleaned by sea cucumber Stichopus mollis.
    Common name: Boring Sponge
    Scientific name: Aaptos suberitoides
  2. Common name: Axinyssa ambrosia
    Scientific name: Axinyssa ambrosia
  3. Yellow boring sponge (Cliona celata) being cleaned by sea cucumber Stichopus mollis.
    Common name: Boring Sponge
    Scientific name: Ciocalypta penicillus
  4. Common name: Deadman's Finger sponge
    Scientific name: Halichondria bowerbanki
  5. Hand of an anonymous woman with foam and a yellow sponge
    Common name: Yellow Sponge
    Scientific name: Halichondria cartilaginea
  6. Blood Sea Star underwater in the St. Lawrence Estuary
    Common name: Breadcrumb Sponge
    Scientific name: Halichondria panicea
  7. Common name: crumb-of-bread sponge
    Scientific name: Hymeniacidon perlevis
  8. Hand of an anonymous woman with foam and a yellow sponge
    Common name: Yellow Sponge
    Scientific name: Pseudosuberites andrewsi
  9. Fleshy horny sponge (Suberites carnosus) in Etang de Thau (France)
    Common name: Orange Puffball Sponge
    Scientific name: Suberites carnosus
  10. Orange Suberites Ficus Sea Sponge Underwater, County Dublin
    Common name: sea orange
    Scientific name: Suberites ficus