Kent Phytoplex?

[Bob P.]

Was wondering if anyone uses this (Phytoplex) for there sps? Recommend or not recommend. If you recommend, how much do you put in, and how often.

 

[Moe_K]

I wouldn't recommend it, unless you've got an animal that definitely consumes phytoplankton - like a baby clam.
Mosts SPS consume zooplankton or bigger sized food particles.
If you don't have anything eating the phyto, you're just dumping in a banquet for algae.

 

[smcnally]

Kent phytoplex is pretty much junk. If you are going to feed phyto use DT's or Phytofeast (what I use). Here's something that might help off their site:

Do I need to worry about bacteria or algae blooms if I use Phyto-Feast??

Typically No. Bacteria blooms would be caused if a significant amount of biomass remained in your system for several days. Your protein skimmer will quickly remove any excess Phyto-Feast? from your system.

Will soft corals and clams, and other bivalve shellfish feed on Phyto-Feast? products?

Soft Corals ~80% of their diet

Hard Corals ~20% of their diet

Tridacnid Clams
Juveniles ~80% of their diet
Adults ~20% of their diet

Sponges YES

Ascidians YES

Rotifers YES

Copepods YES

Cleaner Shrimp
Juveniles - YES

Worms (feather dusters) YES

 

[Moe_K]

I'd say that too, if I were trying to get you to buy it.

 

[Bob P.]

thanks guy's.

 

[RazerCorals]

Not recommended, I prefer DT's but don't even like that very much. Seems to cause excess algae to grow and I haven't noticed a positive change in the corals.

 

[smcnally]

Just to add to my post above. I dose about 1-2 tablespoons every couple days into my 125 and have no issues. But I do have clams, molusks, and sponges. If you have sponges that you like I would dose. I had some bright blue and orange sponges on my rock that started to wither away until I started dosing again. According to the people that sell the Tiggerpods (Aquafarms?) dosing phyto will also help your pod population grow faster.

 

[Bob P.]

No, just have some acro's, stags, and some Monti. digi's and caps. All under 2-250w MH's, w/2 T-5's. No clams, sponges etc..

 

[merk1_99]

I don't dose any phyto for SPS. Couldn't find enough reliable evidence to show that it was benificial to feed them. I have dosed in the past and all that grew was algae blooms....

 

[smcnally]

No, just have some acro's, stags, and some Monti. digi's and caps. All under 2-250w MH's, w/2 T-5's. No clams, sponges etc..

Then I would recommend against it. You dont have anything that would really benifit from in IMO.

 

[Bob P.]

Thanks.