Feeding

[Barb0713]

Hey friends, who doses with zooplankton or phytoplankton or both ? I have some coral that are doing amazing. I feed the whole tank a variety of foods. I have spot feed the coral reef roids a few times. Any advice on what most people do would be appreciated. Thanks so much

 

[blaxsun]

I honestly try to supplement as little as possible lately.

 

[Barb0713]

I honestly try to supplement as little as possible lately.

Why is that ? Real good is just better ?

 

[Barb0713]

Food

 

[Snowxcross]

I've used the brightwell stuff a long time ago and didnt see anything noticeable. Let the corals eat from the water column, although what i do is once a week turn off all the flow and feed the LPS/SPS "Coral Sprint" and Zoa's shrooms "Coral Dust", also mix in some reefroids here and there... but ya, once a week if that. It's more of a treat thing i look at it as, but i do see good growth and colors. Again, just how i do it, lots of people would probably disagree.

 

[Barb0713]

I've used the brightwell stuff a long time ago and didnt see anything noticeable. Let the corals eat from the water column, although what i do is once a week turn off all the flow and feed the LPS/SPS "Coral Sprint" and Zoa's shrooms "Coral Dust", also mix in some reefroids here and there... but ya, once a week if that. It's more of a treat thing i look at it as, but i do see good growth and colors. Again, just how i do it, lots of people would probably disagree.

That’s what so hard is learning so many different ways people do things and finding my own way. Thanks for your time and input

 

[Snowxcross]

That’s what so hard is learning so many different ways people do things and finding my own way. Thanks for your time and input

Sure, always start small, no harm in that!

 

[blaxsun]

Why is that ? Real good is just better ?

While I'm not "cheap" when it comes to my tank, I'd rather spend money where I'm guaranteed results, ie: fish food additives (Selcon, aminos), coral dips, emergency medication, fleece rolls, etc.

I'm not sure I'm seeing any overall benefit with Red Sea ReefEnergy AB+ or Reef Roids. That, or the gain is almost imperceptible.

 

[paragrouper]

I use phytoplankton (Dinkins) a couple of times a week.