acropora after oyster feast
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Alex T.
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Very cool!!! OysterFeast is good stuff when used sparingly.
Was that a Moorish Idol at the end of the video? I'd love to have one, but was concerned about their nipping at SPS, and since many of mine are just now growing from frags I was worried about the stress this fish might cause.
Was that a Moorish Idol at the end of the video? I'd love to have one, but was concerned about their nipping at SPS, and since many of mine are just now growing from frags I was worried about the stress this fish might cause.
Alex T.
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To quote Eric Borneman:
Mesenterial filaments are used for agression/defense and for food capture. They have loads of nematocysts, and are typically found in knobs on the free edges (i.e. little armories of harpoons) so they are very good at ensnaring or killing. The response is generally to feeding, competition, and mechanical or chemical insult.
The fact that most of us see these mesenterial filaments after stirring the sand bed or feeding coral foods is a good indication that it's a positive response related to food capture. I've noticed that when I feed OysterFeast, these filaments are present for about an hour or so after feeding begins and then go away. The day after feeding I notice a little better polyp extension in most of my acros as well, so at the risk of quoting one more person (Martha Stewart)..."It's a good thing".
Mesenterial filaments are used for agression/defense and for food capture. They have loads of nematocysts, and are typically found in knobs on the free edges (i.e. little armories of harpoons) so they are very good at ensnaring or killing. The response is generally to feeding, competition, and mechanical or chemical insult.
The fact that most of us see these mesenterial filaments after stirring the sand bed or feeding coral foods is a good indication that it's a positive response related to food capture. I've noticed that when I feed OysterFeast, these filaments are present for about an hour or so after feeding begins and then go away. The day after feeding I notice a little better polyp extension in most of my acros as well, so at the risk of quoting one more person (Martha Stewart)..."It's a good thing".
trueblackpercula
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Oyster feast is good but be very carful with it as it is loaded with nutrients that may cause problems if too much is added.
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