There are reefers who say they never feed their corals, relying on the photosynthesis action of the algae living in symbiosis with the coral. True enough and it is evident they have some success. But, could we do better? Could our corals do better with supplemental feeding? The answer to that question is yes, or maybe not!

The explanation goes like this... If the coral's polyps are withdrawn then they are not able to take advantage of the minute particles usually associated with supplemental coral feeding. Keep in mind that a newly established system has no nutrients available and a well established reef system, considered to be at least one year old, has a LOW nutrient level. However, if you can get their polyps OUT they will feed.

I've been looking for something to get the coral to extend their polyps BEFORE I feed them the supplemental feeds. I have found it!!!

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Acropora species.


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Purple Stylophora.


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Lithophyllon undulatum


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Psammocora sp. (possibly obtusangula)


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Green Stylophora.


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Montipora confusa.

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