[reefburnaby]

Hi,

Well, actually...this is another one of my theories (long before I read Ron's stuff).. As humans, we need to eat a diverse diet. We can't just eat only bread and expect to grow big and strong (and have some sort of intelligence). There are lots of vitamins, minerals and other goodies in bread, but it just isn't enough to bring your body to its full potential.

Think of a coral as a plant. For a land plant, you give it sunlight and some water...and it will grow for some time. But eventually, some plants die...even with proper and regular watering schedule. WHY ? Well, for it survive it needs sunlight and water. But, it also needs fertilizer and other minerals to maintain its health and such.

This is the same as an anemone...lighting...sure it will grow. I am sure there are some that are growing very well with just lighting and chomping down some pods for extra supplement. But, we just blared out that we are destroying the homes for many clowns and we shouldn't keep anemones without a proper habitat. Now...if anemones natural habitat is not only sunlight...but an occasional treat...don't you think we should give it some in its new artificial home ?

Why does an anemone has stingers ? Do stingers help the anemone get more light ?

How about a mouth...so that it can open its mouth so that more light can get in ?

Hmmm...maybe that could be true...but the chances are...no [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] Anyway, I hope you understand my point of view on this subject. I may be wrong, but I do my very best to provide my little corals with the best chance for it to survive and thrive. I just feel sunlight is not enough for coral or an anemone to thrive...just like they would in the ocean. It needs food, light, and fertalizer (i.e. vitamines and such) for it to grow and be happy -- but I won't overdue it. (i.e. feed it tons...but keep it alive in the dark).

Hope that helps.

- Victor.

[ 04 December 2001: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]