Feather Duster food ?

[afilter]

I have been thinking about adding one or two feather dusters to my 75 gal set up. I know they are filter feeders, but is there any special food required for them? When I inquired at the LFS they said adding phytoplankton in a must. Of course they have a refrig full of the stuff starting at $14/ bottle. I thought I read here somewhere that it is not recommended and will only end up fouling your water.

Any suggestions on this? I figured this is the best place to start.

Thanks,

 

[Gauge]

If you want to dose phytoplankton, don't use the frozen stuff. Try Kent's Phytoplex. It's got a good shelf life and doesn't have to be kept in the freezer.

 

[afilter]

I stuff my LFS has is in liquid form and must be kept in the fridge?

 

[afilter]

Do you think it is required/recommended?

 

[scuba_steve]

most will say to use the blender mush !! otherwise if ya use the shelf product go with the fridge stuff over any kent product imo !!!

 

[afilter]

Thanks, Is the recipe for blender mush as well as the amouts to feed available somewhere on the site?

 

[scuba_steve]

yea it on here cant find it at the moment though and got to run !!

 

[two11devan]

Here is a thread with a few different recipes... http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=12677&highlight=blender+mush