coral growth????

[AndrewT]

what should i be dossing to feed my corals???? I dont use anything other than b- ionic in my tank should i be using reef plus or anything else. I thought most corals were photosythetic, but just currious as to whether i should be putting anything else in my tank. Im asking cause ive had several pieces of coral that ive had for a while that just dont seem to be growing. anything that will help boost growth?

[manhorsedog]

might want to check out polyp lab, might be what your looking for

[GKarshens]

What kind of corals?

[AndrewT]

What kind of corals?

hammer, green mushrooms purple digi, umbrella leather, green birdsnest, green stars polyps, green finger leather, pink leather, torch, frowgspawn, xeinia, open brain, close brain, candycane, cali tort, some kind of polyps, several zoos a couple of pieces of montipora and pink mili.... baisically a little bit of everything. I ussually drop a little phyto in every now and then cause i have a couple small clams an feather dusters but i dunno if the corals benifit any from that. but like i said ive had several pieces that just really dont seem to want to grow. many ive had for months and seen no growth. could it be my lighting??? I have 4 t5s on my tank and im about to add two more this coming week. will that help??? thanks for the help guys

[GKarshens]

Many of those LPS like the frogspawn, hammer and brains would love a midnight feeding of Mysis. Wait until lights out and their feeding polyps are extended. The other stuff might like some reef roids once a month.

[AndrewT]

Many of those LPS like the frogspawn, hammer and brains would love a midnight feeding of Mysis. Wait until lights out and their feeding polyps are extended. The other stuff might like some reef roids once a month.

reef roids... what is that and where can i find it? so other than the lps and the brains eating mysis should i worry about dossing anything else. Also ive heard that dosing phyto can lead to tank problems is there any truth to that. Thanks alot for all your help

[GKarshens]

Yes there is truth to that. If you overdose it can lead to problems. Once a month in moderation should be fine. I really feel the others will be fine without feeding. I saw in your other thread that you are adding 2 more bulbs. The extra light with calcium needs being met should help the SPS.

Reef Roids is by Polyp Lab and they carry it at Aquatek. My Zoas love it, but I only feed it every once in a while so as not to cause excess nutrients.

[AndrewT]

Yes there is truth to that. If you overdose it can lead to problems. Once a month in moderation should be fine. I really feel the others will be fine without feeding. I saw in your other thread that you are adding 2 more bulbs. The extra light with calcium needs being met should help the SPS.

Reef Roids is by Polyp Lab and they carry it at Aquatek. My Zoas love it, but I only feed it every once in a while so as not to cause excess nutrients.

Yikes i think i may be over dosing phyto!!! so Just once a month then huh? Sounds good. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Any ideas for the new t5 bulbs?

[GKarshens]

sorry that is out of my realm. I have always used mh.

[+ACampbell]

I have been mixing reef roids and phyto and spot feeding lately. I have also been feeding artic pods with garlic extract to my new pipefish and the corals really enjoy those too.

[caferacermike]

Really should consider small meaty items such as mysis (previously mentioned), as well as cyclops and rotifers. All can be bought frozen and fed easily. Most LPS, anemones, and mushrooms will really like them. Also keep in mind that LPS grow ridiculously slow due to their already large skeleton.