Gold Speckled Sponge (Atlantic) Sponges This popular coral has a

This popular coral has a cap covered in countless polyps sitting atop a tall stalk which resembles a toadstool mushroom

A second black area is on its tail

single polyped coral is naturally free-living on the substrate

but will greedily swallow whole any small or slender fish as well as shrimp and crabs

Gold Speckled Sponge (Atlantic) Sponges This popular coral has aThis impressive Caribbean sponge is typically a deep orange color marbled with yellow zoanthids. Together they create a spectacular showpiece displaying a fascinating commensal arrangement. Their contrasting colors act as a warning to predators one or both animals may be quite toxic. They can also provide each other with food. The needs of both the filter feeding sponge and its photosynthetic partner zoanthid must be met to ensure success. The sponge