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I just got a red open brain and a blue/green candy cane coral, but they're not opening up for feedings at night like I was told to expect. They look great during the day, all puffed up, but nighttime feeding is a no-go. Is there a trick to get these guys to eat?

My tank specs are:
Sal 1.024
Alk 8.7 (still working on bumping this up)
PH 8.1
Nitrates 0.25
Nitrites 0
Amonia 0
Phos 0
Magnesium 1350
Ca 460

I've got a Halloween clown and an Orchid dotty in the tank, both mid-tank in my Red Sea 130. Flow's light to moderate, depending on the powerhead cycle. Lighting's 55W compact t5 and 10k actinics.

Try securing the food from your fish or shrimp, maybe use a makeshift feeding container like the top of a coke bottle. Turn off the power heads, then gently place a small piece of shrimp or a few NLS pellets on top of the coral. With some patience, it should attempt to consume the food. Good luck.

I agree with zenoxa, some corals just need a little encouragement to eat, like placing food right on them when the powerheads are off.