Feeding plate coral -- time lapse

[SuncrestReef]

I posted this video in my build thread, but thought I should also post it here to share with a larger audience.

Here's a time lapse video of feeding my plate coral. I swear it looks like it's smiling after eating. :)

 

[dylana407]

Cool. Is feeding required?

 

[Katrina71]

Cool. Is feeding required?

I target feed mine for fun.

 

[KrisReef]

Cool. Is feeding required?

I always asked my wife this same question as she makes dinner for the kids?

A: They all seem happier and grow faster if they feed in the mouth frequently. hth. :)

That hermit crab sure is slow. Mine would have been trying to get the food from the plate.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Love this! These videos never get old!

 

[Henny]

Great video, had a purple one myself always loved feeding him.

 

[SuncrestReef]

Cool. Is feeding required?

I've read many opinions on this. The majority I've seen recommend feeding, but there are some that claim to never feed and the coral is fine.

I target feed all my corals once per week. Most get Reef Roids, but this plate coral's mouth is easily large enough for meaty food.

 

[saltyhog]

I always asked my wife this same question as she makes dinner for the kids?

A: They all seem happier and grow faster if they feed in the mouth frequently. hth. :)

That hermit crab sure is slow. Mine would have been trying to get the food from the plate.

I thought the same, but if you look close that's a Cerith snail not a hermit.:D