frogspawn

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by Mkizla, Jun 29, 2010.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    Do i need to feed the frogspawn? If so how do I feed him, I never ever fed a coral before, thanks.
     
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  3. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    No they are photosynthetic so you do not target feed them - but you can (should) dose photoplankton. You can try small pieces of meaty foods and see if he will latch on to one....just for the fun of it. I heard of people chopping up shrimp and target feeding. But photoplankton is the most appropriate in my opinion
     
  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Frogspawn will catch random bits floating around. Mine grabs mysis all the time. I don't think they're equipped to grab phytoplankton.
     
  5. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Zooxanthellea are hosted within the body of the frogspawn and they have a symbiotic relationship. Most of the nutritional needs are derived from photosynthesis – this animal is very well equipped for the uptake of plankton. you can target feed as discussed, try it in the evenings when the tentacles are extended.
     
  6. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    i was wondering if phyto would be too small as well. how about zooplankton?
     
  7. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    I suppose the correct size would me Micro
     
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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    These two concepts aren't entirely related. A coral can have the ability to take in (specific species of) phytoplankton and use them as their zooxanthellae without having the ability to digest them like food.
     
  10. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    My frogspawn never takes food. But is doing just fine with just the lights. I have tried target feeding many times with no luck.