Frozen food and amino acids

[Yehuda Dana]

Can frozen fish food (a mix of lobster eggs, brine shrimps and mysis) can be used as amino acids source for corals (especially SPS)?

 

[Spare time]

Well it depends. If the coral captures the food, it should break it down into its components and should be able to synthesize amino acids from them. Dosing aminos is just a simple way for the coral to get the nitrogen without having to "capture it" and break it down. If you are looking to use frozen food, try baby brine shrimp. This has been used in many studies in regards to coral feeding responses.

 

[Yehuda Dana]

Well it depends. If the coral captures the food, it should break it down into its components and should be able to synthesize amino acids from them. Dosing aminos is just a simple way for the coral to get the nitrogen without having to "capture it" and break it down. If you are looking to use frozen food, try baby brine shrimp. This has been used in many studies in regards to coral feeding responses.

Thanks a lot!