Thanks guys. I feed the acans, rics, and duncans 3 times a week. The favia I feed whenever the sweepers are out when the lights are on, maybe twice a week. The chalices haven't been receptive to it. But, they are quite small, only one 'eye' so hopefully as they grow they will. I feed mysis, clams, and shrimp cut fine then soaked in Selcon.
After I broadcast feed mysis to the fish in the tank is when I feed the corals. I use a type of fine forceps I get from the hospital (tweezers really) to carefully lay the food on the corals. I only offfer it to the LPS that extend mesentary filaments so I know they are receptive. The rics and duncans don't do that so I offer to them as a matter of routine. If they latch onto it, they are hungry :lol: Most of them do as they are 'trained' that when the mysis hits the water they will be fed. It's tedious, but over the years I have found it better to target feed carefully rather than overdo it just pitching the food in. I know Gresham and others don't like the practice saying it irritates the coral but I disagree. Blowing food at them causes retraction, carefully laying food without touching the polyp with the forceps seems to work well. If any gets away from the coral, the fish (esp that dottyback) latch right onto it. Heck, that dotty will take food directly off the forceps now. It's easy with the nano to do things that way and much better way to limit nutrients.
Speaking of pretties...Louey ya need to post up more pics of your tank. Oh and Ben? Happy Belated Birthday!
Speaking of pretties...Louey ya need to post up more pics of your tank. Oh and Ben? Happy Belated Birthday!
Trouble is, I have two years. I keep wanted to start threads up here asking for advice, but know full well that I'll change my mind 45607 times before actually starting. :lol: 
So I have decided to take co-ownership of your tank instead. I think we need a tang. I like those Sohals.
So I have decided to take co-ownership of your tank instead. I think we need a tang. I like those Sohals.
*Tom's finger pauses over the complete transaction button as light dawns in his eyes*
You have a point!
BTW, I've been trying and failing to decide which of your new purchases I like best. I'm thinking the Prism Favia, but all the rest are pretty sweet as well..
You have a point!
BTW, I've been trying and failing to decide which of your new purchases I like best. I'm thinking the Prism Favia, but all the rest are pretty sweet as well..
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