DTS phytoplankton

[tbass]

I was wondering how many of you all have use DTS and how often are you feeding it, also have any of you used the oyster eggs from DTS?

 

[SSweet1]

I use the DT plankton. I have brought back bleached clams and LPS corals by using this stuff. I have never tried the eggs-too expensive. The only disadvantage is when you forget to put the bottle back in the fridge

 

[sea devil]

Tom, I feed DT's every other day, 2 capfuls. But that will depend on your demand. There is an expiration date on the bottle. So bigger isn't always better. It come in 4 sizes, 3.75 ml, 7.5 ml,15 ml & 30 ml. Always check the exp. date before purchasing.

 

[floridareefs]

I too feed DTS every other day. 90 so only one capful. everything is just fine using it and loves it. I also use cyclopeeze and am trying the new reefroids

 

[PelagicMagic]

I think it is a scam. I have used it on and off with no differences. If you have a healthy active system you will not need it. Also how do you know itââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s alive? Are you checking a sample with a 10x scope before every dosage? Just because it does not smell does not mean its alive and then you are just adding more waste to the system. The only time I can see a use for it would be with sun corals or a very heavily stocked tank that will have a higher demand for food

 

[Bennihanna]

DT's has been tested by various independant labs. Really it is very good except that there is not much species variation. Phyto is critical to a lot of microfauna and maybe a good idea even when you do not directly see results.

 

[sea devil]

Well said Ben. I notice greater PE when I use it

 

[Bennihanna]

LOL

 

[floridareefs]

ANybody tried that phytofeast or other stuff on the sponsers reefnutrion site? I wonder if its good. Its says Bio-reef and Fish Maniac carry it.

 

[Bennihanna]

I have used phycopure in the past. It is really good stuff, I would recommend it. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone in town who carries it anymore.

 

[PelagicMagic]

i used to get phycopure at oceans reef, not sure if they still carry it

 

[DanCoFishTails]

I carry phytofeast and use it in the shop. I also haev several customers who use it and like it better than Dt's...

 

[sea devil]

DanCo SUPM

 

[floridareefs]

danco, whats the price diffrence between that and dts? Also looking into that coral frenzy stuff

 

[tbass]

Thanks for all the great feed back. This is why I like reef central and all the feedback from the club members.

 

[sea devil]

I have to disagree with you Steve.

 

[floridareefs]

Alright I got both now. I am testing the Phytofeast now and we will see what is does. I also got some of that coral frenzy. Hey, lets see if I can spike my nitrates by overfeeding all this garbage

kidding aside, I will post my findings.

 

[PelagicMagic]

I am sure its good stuff. I just cant tell the difference from using it and not using it

 

[reelfreak]

Florida reefs, your PM box is full....Yes I Love my lighting to put it short.....

I used to use Dts also, noticed that my corals seems to like it as they would really extend during feeding. I was dosing it for feather dusters and sponges, but seems others responded too.....

I would be interested in seeing the oyster eggs usefullness in my reef though.

I'm actually going to start culturing my own phyto/rotifers soon. The talking reef podcast guy has a show on doing it, and it looks easy enough.

 

[floridareefs]

sounds good reeffreak. I don't know what is going on with my pms. Its says I have deleted them all and all the pm tracking. Hmm I will try again.