Feeding Corals

[Taipan]

There are those that find feeding (LPS in particular) just plain cool. lol I agree with above statements; but I find it a treat not only for the corals per se; but also a treat for me to watch certain corals open up and feed (ie. Scolymia).

From experience; I would argue that some 'slower' growing corals do benefit from the occasional spot feeding (such as acans - in my opinion).

Also; on a slightly different topic - non photosynthetic corals (dendros, rhizos) benefit from the occasional spot feeding as opposed to merely left to fend for their own from broadcast feedings.

While most of this food may go to waste....I think the circle of life takes care of a good portion of it - whether it be fish, clams, starfish, CUC, even algae.....all can have some benefit from it.

P.S. - I freely admit I pollute my tank one in a while with various feedings - whether it be phyto, cylcopeeze, fuel, pellets. This is NOT a regiment for everyone - especially SPS heavy setups, and low nutrient displays such as ZeoVit.

[Madreefer]

Ok. So another question.
Is there anyone who has fed their corals and stopped? If so did you notice a change in specifically SPS?
I took my filter socks out last feb and I noticed better growth and color. Maybe coincidence I dunno. But it is another source of food (detritus). I'm seriously thinking on feeding Coral Frenzy twice a week for 6 months just to see if there's a change. But yet I don't want to pollute my tank. Thoughts?

[IanWR]

I recently read this http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2013/12/aafeature. Although much of the science-y stuff starts to sound like gobbledygook in no time, it's still an interesting read.