best food for LPS corals
best food for LPS corals
I've been feeding my LPS a mix of mysis shrimp and reef roids, but they don't seem to be thriving. What's the best food to get them growing faster? My tank is a 40-gallon with T5 lighting, and parameters are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate.
Re: best food for LPS corals
Mysis is solid, but have you tried adding amino acids? I've had great results with Brightwell Aquatics Aminomega. My Duncan's doubled in size after a month. Also, what's your feeding schedule like?
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Yo, ditch the mysis and grab some LRS Reef Frenzy. That stuff's legit. My hammers went nuts after switching. Tank's a 75-gallon with Radions, 10 nitrate, and weekly 10% water changes.
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Amino acids are key, but don't overlook phytoplankton. I dose live phyto weekly, and my Acans have never looked better. What's your flow like? Too much can stress them during feeding.
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How often are you feeding? Overfeeding can mess with water quality. I stick to every other day with a mix of frozen and pellets.
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LRS is overrated. Try some straight-up rotifers. My tank's a hot mess, but the corals don't care. 20-gallon nano, no skimmer, just vibes and weekly water changes.
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I use a mix of reef roids and oyster eggs. My tank is a 30-gallon with AI Prime lighting. Parameters are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate.
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coralbloom - Posts: 4
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Re: best food for LPS corals
Totally agree! Aminos made a huge difference for my Blastos. Also, try target feeding with a pipette. It's a game-changer.
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I've had luck with Fauna Marin LPS Pellets. Easy to dose, and my corals seem to love it. Tank's a 50-gallon with Kessils, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate.
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Phyto and amino acids are great, but don't forget about trace elements. I dose Red Sea Colors A,B,C, and my LPS are thriving. What's your calcium level at?