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x1crt
12/13/2008, 06:31 PM
I have some, how often should i dose it to my tank?

ultimatemusky
12/13/2008, 06:56 PM
It depends on how populated the tank is. I have a fairly packed tank and I fed once every 2 to 3 days.

x1crt
12/13/2008, 07:10 PM
Do you think i should keep feeding it every other day?
Heres my tank.

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beachbumva
12/13/2008, 07:40 PM
nice tank :) I feed with marine snow more then once a day but have a flowerpot that loves it and requires it, benefit of marine snow you cant overfeed with it, its expensive but safe and beneficial , if you stop all your powerheads it will stay in clouds that even your fish will enjoy

Aquarist007
12/13/2008, 07:42 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13937126#post13937126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by x1crt
Do you think i should keep feeding it every other day?
Heres my tank.

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you have a lot of lps corals---I would suggest you feed the frozen cyclopeeze--comes on a frozen stick with a red wrapper.

Marine snow and oyster eggs(pearls) are probably more suitable for sps corals that can't handle cyclopeeze size.

x1crt
12/13/2008, 08:36 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13937304#post13937304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
you have a lot of lps corals---I would suggest you feed the frozen cyclopeeze--comes on a frozen stick with a red wrapper.

Marine snow and oyster eggs(pearls) are probably more suitable for sps corals that can't handle cyclopeeze size. I have frozen Cyclops that are cubed, is that the same thing?

Aquarist007
12/13/2008, 11:09 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13937609#post13937609 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by x1crt
I have frozen Cyclops that are cubed, is that the same thing?

Yes--but I would rinse them first as with all the frozen foods to remove phosphates and nitrates from their holding tanks.

Also when you feed your corals turn off the main pump and skimmer for about 45 min so the cyclopeeze will remain in the display tank and be consumed by the corals.

IslandCrow
12/13/2008, 11:42 PM
I have frozen Cyclops that are cubed, is that the same thing?

No, it's not the same thing at all. And my suggestion for feeding Marine Snow would be approximately once every thousand years. At best you're adding things to your tank that are already there. Look up marine snow on Wikipedia (or anywhere you like), and you'll see what I mean:

Marine snow has a composition which includes: dead or dying animals and plants (plankton), protists (diatoms), fecal matter, sand, soot and other inorganic dust.

Yeah, I'm guessing you've pretty much got that covered already. If that doesn't convince you (who knows, there may be something other than marine snow in Marine Snow), take a look at the contents. If I remember correctly, it's right around 99% water.

Cyclopeeze on the other hand is a type of zooplankton, and a very good food choice for many LPS corals and small fish.

Aquarist007
12/13/2008, 11:56 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13938615#post13938615 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by IslandCrow
No, it's not the same thing at all. And my suggestion for feeding Marine Snow would be approximately once every thousand years. At best you're adding things to your tank that are already there. Look up marine snow on Wikipedia (or anywhere you like), and you'll see what I mean:

Marine snow has a composition which includes: dead or dying animals and plants (plankton), protists (diatoms), fecal matter, sand, soot and other inorganic dust.

Yeah, I'm guessing you've pretty much got that covered already. If that doesn't convince you (who knows, there may be something other than marine snow in Marine Snow), take a look at the contents. If I remember correctly, it's right around 99% water.

Cyclopeeze on the other hand is a type of zooplankton, and a very good food choice for many LPS corals and small fish.

I agree with you about the reef snow also

Cyclops--I was assuming they meant cyclopeeze----what am I missing here Mike?