Will a sponge smother my zoas?

[dc_909]

I received a rock of zoas that has a sponge growing at the base around the polyps. Will this kill my zoas? Should I remove it? How do I remove it?

 

[mbunaman]

I would remove it most of the time the sponge will end up dying and cause your zoas to die from fungus growth.

 

[MarvinsReef]

try to take out all or as much as you can.. I just cleaned a rock I got last night and it's not always pretty... sponge die off might cause a problem esp if you have a smaller tank..

 

[dc_909]

Thanks.

I will remove the sponge today after work.