The wild orange sponge, also known as orange fan sponge has a deep orange body which resembles a Japanese hand held fan, and looks splendid in water. The wild orange sponge has a peaceful nature and should not be housed with dangerous species, as they may release toxins that may paralyse the predator. The wild orange sponge grows up to a size of 7 inches and should not be housed in a tank less than 20 gallons. Make sure to provide a moderate to high water current, as water movement is crucial for the survival of orange fireball sponge. It is best to keep it in a temperature range of 72-78 F, pH 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity 1.023-1.025. Also make sure that the area where the wild orange sponge resides is not crowded with rocks and corals, as they require good lighting. The wild orange sponges filter out the detritus and bacteria from the moving water in the tank. We recommend you to provide the sessile wild orange sponge with a diet of dissolved organic food along with high quality phytoplanktons, and micro organisms for its continued good health. The wild orange sponge is reef safe and does not disturb any invertebrates present in the home tank. The wild orange sponge should not be exposed to the air, as the air particles get caught in its atria, blocking the path of food entry. As it is difficult to take care of these critters, it has to be grown under the guidance of an expert aquarist.