purple elephant ear sponge problem.

[Core]

My Aunt picked up a plate sized elephant sponge
A few weeks ago. It has started to get brown spots and
Is getting thin in those spots. Anyone know what may
Be causing this?
Sponges are usually very hardy.
I have some in my nano that is growing off the hook.

 

[Core]

No one one huh

 

[Core]

Wow. Kickass.

 

[Core]

Not one comment outa 78 views. Nice. Very helpful.

 

[El Dude]

Probably got air into that part of the sponge. I would cut out the necrotic spots and hope they grow back. Sorry bro...

 

[wickedfish]

El Dude is right, that coral doesn't like air touching it at all ultra sensitive to it. same goes for Tiger sponge.

A picture is gonna aid people in seeing exactly what's going on. Start with that in a thread and guarantee you get more help or at least a "happy Sunday."

 

[El Dude]

Cori if you can't post pics text them to me and I'll post them...

 

[El Dude]

Here's the pic Core just sent me...

 

[pgr11]

What are your nitrate #'s

 

[reefes pieces]

Probably got air into that part of the sponge. I would cut out the necrotic spots and hope they grow back. Sorry bro...

+ 1 on the air. Air traps up in sponges and will start dying off in those areas. Starts to look like the rotting part of an apple with a hole in the middle