To feed or not to Feed?

[Kennedy1]

I just recently have purchased a Duncan Coral from the LFS. I have read in many different forums that this coral grows very fast. Because of this many people I have talked to have encouraged not directly feeding them to help slow growth.

I am not sure what to do with it, anyone have any thoughts?

 

[reefer999]

Well it depends on wether you want it to grow faster or slower, nevertheless it will grow and if it gets too big you can always frag it.

 

[Kennedy1]

I would like it grow slower I just want to make sure it is healthy at the same time. I guess my question is do I need to spot feed or will it be fine just catching what is drifting around in the water

 

[reefer999]

It`ll be fine without the target feeding.

 

[phyber]

I feed mine sometimes, don't others

My Duncan's haven't grown at all

 

[xfactor1315]

I feed mine about once or twice a week depending on what I'm feeding my corals. It has shown much more growth since I started feeding it.

 

[jack.lai.83]

I find that target feeding LPS are not necessary. Lighting and good water quality is far more important.

 

[GPB]

I Feed once a week with Mysis.

 

[kingfisher62]

If you are feeding your fish I would not worry. They catch food then.

 

[Dapg8gt]

IMO target feeding always leads to healthier specimens. Just be sure not to import more than your skimmer and filtration can export. And with Duncan's growing too fast is a good thing as you can frag them easily and trade for other corals or store credit to buy supplies for the tank it's a win win. Just dont over feed that's a whole other problem in itself LOL. Jmo

 

[uxdesigner]

I've had better results target feeding Reef Solution than when I was not target feeding. Coral Food (frozen cubes) has also worked well for me.

 

[mess7777]

feed and frag, duncans are awesome and everyone needs one!