What to feed Who?

[ianward]

As far as filter feeders, go is there a list or graph kind of thing to indicate what products are suited to what organism?
For instance, I know clams like Phyto so DT's would be the answer but what about Gorgonia, Feather Dusters, Acro's, yellow polyps, Zoos etc etc.
I know there are guidelines on some products but I am looking for a quick reference chart or something along those lines.
Thanks
Ian Ward

 

[Scuba_Steve]

phyto, cyclopeeze, oyster eggs will all drive them nuts.

 

[ianward]

Thanks.
Right now I have Dt's, Frozen Cyclopeeze, Reef roids, Coral Frenzy, Kent Microvert, I mix at least 3 of these together and feed the FF'ers every other day.
The fish get Formula 2, Mysis, Brine and Cyclopeeze (These last 3 thawed mixed together and frozen again as a "feeding sized" square) and fed once a day, and every other day Nori for the tang and Rabbitfish.
I just want to make sure I am not doubling up on something but meeting all of the needs of the critters.
I was steared away from Oyster eggs as they can easily pollute the tank, but I may look at them again.
CHeers
Ian Ward

 

[papagimp]

Any type of food can easily pollute a tank, sounds like you have a decent variety going, I would venture to say that i think you're doing just fine with the filter feeders. Take caution with overfeeding with oyster eggs just like you would with any other foods and you'll be fine.

 

[Shagsbeard]

It's really not hard to grow your own phyto and is much better for your tank. Look into culturing your own. There's a site somewhere (I have it "favorited" at home) that sells all you need to do it yourself for about the cost of a month's of prepared stuff.

 

[papagimp]

florida aqua farms.com sells phyto culture disks, fertilizer, ect. ect.
And a few other sites. But that's the one I use. Phyto is very easy to culture and saves alot in the long run. Just not as heavily concentrated as DT's, so daily additions would be needed, but I'd rather add "free" phyto daily, then add expensive phyto weekly.

 

[ianward]

Hey thats great, I will look into it.
So I guess that as it's alive it will last longer before it starts to pollute the tank, eh?
I guess Dt's is live as well but the "brewing up" some sounds better.
Cheers