I need opinions on when they feed there zoos, why and what.

[jeff@zina.com]

I've also used Reef Nutrition's Oyster Feast...

This works well on zoas plus almost all the filter feeders I have. Just need to note that a little goes a long way. Hermits even start scrambling around when I feed this. I also feed phyto, though really to the tank and not directly to the zoas.

I've never really had luck with target feeding zoanthids, since they don't "grab" food it tends to just wash by them. But a couple times a week if you shut off the pumps (I do power heads as well) and feed, they seem to find it. They also seem to do okay when some mysis or Cyclopeeze lands on the colony, though I really can't swear they eat it.

Zoas do better for me if fed, despite the fact that in normal tanks they really get all they need. Growth is better and color is better. I've been told by some that colonies will share nutrition between polyps but I really don't see how, there's no real biological connection except the anchoring mat.

Jeff

 

[kichimark]

update- I just fed my nightmare colony some finely chopped scallops and they showed a feeding response and many polyps ate small particals. I am very happy for this.

 

[Lo Life Fishing]

really kichi thats awesome! tonite im gonna try leaving my powerhead on and shutting off my filters to test it out! has any one tryed the rods foods it seems like alot of wasted product for a softie tank with no fish any opinions oh and its pretty pricey!

 

[evanski]

I feed oyster feast and cyclopeeze...broadcast feed my 1G and then perform a 100% water change and replace floss weekly.

12W DIY LED, HOB filter.

Zoas and Palys growing like mad...everything is an active feeder (pinks, ring of fire, tubbs blue, Nuke Greens) except for the Lunar Eclipses. The lunars still grow very well.

 

[Friday Night]

Seems like we get this question once a week. (Thats not a bad thing :smokin I agree with the saying if its not broke dont fix it. I SERIOUSLY dont feed my znp's a drop i feed my pair of clowns and thier duce feeds them. Anywhoo Ken how is that reef Chili?

 

[Reef Bass]

It is convenient (scoop into small cup of reef water, mix, pour in tank). Has a good looking list of ingredients. Seems to be having a positive impact so far. I use it for my sps but pour some into my z+p containing lps tank as well.

 

[jeff@zina.com]

has any one tryed the rods foods...

Rod's Foods are great, but they are expensive. I don't see the point for zoanthids, but others may differ.

Jeff

 

[Friday Night]

I find znps thrive just on steady water prams apposed to actual food pellets feast etc....sry bout spelling stuck in traffic and dnt care :beer:

 

[Thatnewguy]

Seems like we get this question once a week. (Thats not a bad thing :smokin I agree with the saying if its not broke dont fix it. I SERIOUSLY dont feed my znp's a drop i feed my pair of clowns and thier duce feeds them. Anywhoo Ken how is that reef Chili?

+1 :thumbsup:

 

[Lo Life Fishing]

Friday Night it wasn't a I need advice quesation. I was wondering how everyone feeds, so maybe I could pick up on a few pointers. I have excellent growth and after trial and error I finally figured it out.Then I found this website lol. i have 2 say I am 100% stoked on my success wahoooo. Its always cool 2 hear input and different methods and who uses what. Just easy knowledge u know........