feeding a torch coral? - Aquarium Advice

ckmn101 · 11-24-2006, 08:55 PM

does anyone know if I am supposed to feed a torch coral? I realize the light is feeding it daily but I read about feeding it pieces of krill. Can someone tell me how/or if to do this?
thanks

**melosu58** · 11-24-2006, 09:11 PM

I put phytoplankton in my water for all my corals. I dont target feed any of my corals except my sun polyps which I have to.

**Devilishturtles** · 11-24-2006, 10:15 PM

I don't feed my torch coral and it is just fine.

Add in some DT's Phyto and they should be just fine.

**lando** · 11-25-2006, 11:51 AM

No need to target feed the torch. It will get what it needs from the light and water column.

ckmn101 · 11-25-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilishturtles

I don't feed my torch coral and it is just fine.

Add in some DT's Phyto and they should be just fine.

I keep hearing about this but could you tell me what it is? I geuss Phytoplankton?

**melosu58** · 11-25-2006, 07:07 PM

Yes it is a live phytoplankton sold as DT`s phytoplankton. I`ll see if I can find a link.

**Devilishturtles** · 11-26-2006, 11:34 AM

Somewhat pricey, but a gret food for filter feeding corals.

http://www.dtplankton.com/

Like said though, I only add DT's occasionally. Most of the time I don't feed the corals at all.

**melosu58** · 11-26-2006, 12:26 PM

I feed occasional also . I also use those oyster eggs in that link to give some variety to my corals.

**Devilishturtles** · 11-26-2006, 01:49 PM

The presenters at MACNA mentioned Oyster Eggs a lot, especially for corals which are freshly fragged, damaged, etc. They are easily taken in, I assume. I cannot find Oyster Eggs around here, so I'm jealous.

11-24-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
ckmn101 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vienna, West Virginia Posts: 219 Images: 3	feeding a torch coral? does anyone know if I am supposed to feed a torch coral? I realize the light is feeding it daily but I read about feeding it pieces of krill. Can someone tell me how/or if to do this? thanks

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melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,754 Images: 80	I put phytoplankton in my water for all my corals. I dont target feed any of my corals except my sun polyps which I have to. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

11-24-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,908 Images: 17	I don't feed my torch coral and it is just fine. Add in some DT's Phyto and they should be just fine. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

11-25-2006, 11:51 AM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	No need to target feed the torch. It will get what it needs from the light and water column. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

11-25-2006, 07:07 PM	#6
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,754 Images: 80	Yes it is a live phytoplankton sold as DT`s phytoplankton. I`ll see if I can find a link. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

11-26-2006, 11:34 AM	#7
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,908 Images: 17	Somewhat pricey, but a gret food for filter feeding corals. http://www.dtplankton.com/ Like said though, I only add DT's occasionally. Most of the time I don't feed the corals at all. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

11-26-2006, 12:26 PM	#8
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,754 Images: 80	I feed occasional also . I also use those oyster eggs in that link to give some variety to my corals. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

11-26-2006, 01:49 PM	#9
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,908 Images: 17	The presenters at MACNA mentioned Oyster Eggs a lot, especially for corals which are freshly fragged, damaged, etc. They are easily taken in, I assume. I cannot find Oyster Eggs around here, so I'm jealous. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

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