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Old 10/30/2005, 01:10 PM
uwiik uwiik is offline
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best time for feeding corals

Anthony,
what is the best time for feeding corals, when the lights still on or after lights goes out??? What is the most efficient way to feed a lot of blastomussa (500-1000 pcs)?? I've been feeding mine with mysid but I do not think it's the most efficient method blastos feeding tentacle (not even sure if it really r feeding tentacles) are extremely short and small and not sticky at all.
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Old 10/30/2005, 08:20 PM
Anthony Calfo Anthony Calfo is offline
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you need to read more about fundamental coral biology my friend.

Corals use a wide range of feeding strategies... on a wide range or elements or prey... at various times.

It cannot be categorized in a statement.

Some feed only at night... some only by day... others all day or by other influences altogether.

Blastos do not feed significantly organismally.

Since you are in Indonesia... do take the time to dive if you can and observe their behavior on the reef. If you cannot do this, then check with local divers/aquarists that dive... a good indication of ideal water quality, particles, prey, etc.
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