To Feed Or Not To Feed

fagundespavinp3 · Jul 11, 2014

That Is my question. I recently picked up my first Zoa (Gorilla Nip) and I have been hearing a mix of info on feeding. they guy I got them from says he would give them the Mysis juice 2-3 times a day. but I also have read that never feeding has worked for people. so I'm kinda lost I have been staying on the last guys regiment just so I don't shock the corals, but I'm afraid to hurt them with the blast of nutrient and solid mix. what's your thoughts I have seen people also use Reefroids??

zesty · Jul 11, 2014

I spot feed all my corals, including zoas. They goobble up the food, I just make sure to not blast them, that's the tricky part. However, they will pick up food from the water column, so it's not a requirement by any-means, more personal preference.
I use Julian's thing, it's a nice tool to have for many reasons, it's just really good for spot feeding or a turkey baster and a gentle hand. A gentle hand, I do not have, that's why I got Julian's thing. haha

I've heard of reefroids, but never used them. I use reef chili, which I believe is similar product.

fagundespavinp3 · Jul 11, 2014

yeah I have been using a 5ml Dropper Bc its only a 6 Head Frag. but I will have to look in to the "Julian's thing"

sawdonkey · Jul 11, 2014

I also use a Julian's thing and feed my sps Rod's coral food about once a week. I think a lot of factors come into play. How many fish, how much you feed, your parameters, nutrient export abilities,etc are all factors of if you should feed. I have big fish that I feed a lot. I also have a big skimmer and run biopellets. My tank can handle it.

zesty · Jul 11, 2014

sawdonkey said:
I also use a Julian's thing and feed my sps Rod's coral food about once a week. I think a lot of factors come into play. How many fish, how much you feed, your parameters, nutrient export abilities,etc are all factors of if you should feed. I have big fish that I feed a lot. I also have a big skimmer and run biopellets. My tank can handle it.

Yes, don't forget about the fact that you're adding a concentrated dose of food to your tank. So every tank is going to be different, I spot feed about twice a week. Nutrient export abilities is the key here, like sawd said, he has his under control with a big skimmer and biopellets. I have a decent skimmer and a water change schedule I use. I also will run GFO from time to time as well.

YMMV but just watch the tank and see what happens, start slow with spot feeding and see how it goes!