aqua-ed Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hey guys (and maybe gals) great page. I'm a teacher getting into the hobby with hopes of setting up a cool tank in my classroom one day. Here's my question: The live rock I got for my tank has a lot of different filter feeders on it. What is the best way to feed them? I've seen the Kent Marine products for filter feeders, which are significantly cheaper than the live stuff. Does it still work? What would you all suggest? Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I have never used the kent stuff but all the filter feeders that came on my LR didnt really need to be fed. After I added a Clean up crew I fed my tank tiny bits of mysis just to supplement what the crabs were scavenging off the LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yep...just feed your fish a fresh seafood blend and they will be fine. Especially if you have a deep sand bed. The fish will stir the sand and current will bring the tiny bacteria and mulm stuff they need. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-ed Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Awesome, thanks guys. Also, I have some star polyps and zooanthids. Are they kosher with just lighting? What kind of supplements and additives should I be giving them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Welcome to the teaching-tank thing. I teach chem/physics/bio in Woodburn. I think that star polyps and zoas are fine with just lighting. (if it is bright enough) I only have one type of zoa that will actually "eat" and it will actually take pieces as large as brine shrimp. It is really fun to watch. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I feed mine cyclopeeze or phyto.....i just wait for the lights to go off and then turn off the pumps for a few minutes and squirt some in with a turkey baster. works good for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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