Feeding Corals

[Surfside74]

Hey everyone,

I know what I am about to ask is going to spark debate but I am looking for some help concerning my corals. I have a 60 gallon mixed reef tank running under Radion Gen2. I have been feeding the following:

PE Mysis/Cyclopeeze daily for the fish (My next batch I am going to wash under RO water before putting into tank)
Reef Nutrition Roti Feast every 3rd day (3-4 drops)
Phycopure Reef Blend by Algagen every 3rd day (5-10ml)
I also have Ocean's Blend Coral Vibrance but have only used it once.

I do ten gallon a week water change and all parameters are stable. I do have phosphates and some green/brown algae with my parameters at .04-.08 ppm Po4. I have GFO reactor coming this week and Carbon reactor as well. Currently running Phosguard in sump but not pulling everything out (PO4), so its time to switch. My question is, besides what I feed the fish, do I need to add the other stuff. I am looking to simplify everything and only put into the tank what is needed. I appreciate any help you guys and girls can give. Thanks.

Rob

 

[NanaReefer]

You could definitely cut down on your corals feedings. They get a lot of their foods from fish waste, and lighting. I sometimes target feed a couple of LPS & my Sun Coral but that's it.


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[Surfside74]

What if I just used the ocean blend coral vibrancy once a week. Would that suffice and do away with all of the liquids.

 

[NanaReefer]

What if I just used the ocean blend coral vibrancy once a week. Would that suffice and do away with all of the liquids.

Even bi-weekly would be sufficient. Remember you want to keep the excess nutrients in check. Nothing poses a bigger problem then excess


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[Surfside74]

I appreciate it

 

[mike007]

Corals receive 85% of there nutrition from the lighting. So they do not need to be fed that much.Overfeeding will cause a nutrient problem in your tank and that will cause algae and nitrate problems . If all else fails carbon dose.

 

[Surfside74]

Sounds good. Will definitely cut back to once a week or spot feeding maybe. I will have a reactor running for gfo and rox carbon by the end of the week.