"Training" Lps Corals

[A Toadstool Leather]

I have read that various nps such as sun corals can be trained to open themselves for feeding during the day. Can this be done to other lps? Most lps I see release their feeders at night.

 

[erk]

Short answer is yes. I started by feeding closer to lights out. I kept up the schedule and the LPS tend to open up earlier. What you can do is put in some coral food to entice the LPS to open. Then feed them the chunky stuff once they are opened up.

 

[DSC reef]

Absolutely. I use the same method. Our LPS seem to respond very well to reef roids and oyster feast mixed together. I actually turn off all flow while doing this and within 10 minutes max there wide open. Then I feed them chunks of LRS reef frenzy, turn the power head on 20% and let everyone eat.

 

[A Toadstool Leather]

Absolutely. I use the same method. Our LPS seem to respond very well to reef roids and oyster feast mixed together. I actually turn off all flow while doing this and within 10 minutes max there wide open. Then I feed them chunks of LRS reef frenzy, turn the power head on 20% and let everyone eat.

I will try to entice my corals open before full feeding. My dottyback however enjoys taking food from my corals.

 

[DSC reef]

Just be patient, it takes time. Now when food hits the tank, even pellets, the trachyphillia will show a response 90% of the time.

 

[DSC reef]

Here's a pic after 5 minutes after adding food to the tank.

and the nano

 

[A Toadstool Leather]

Here's a pic after 5 minutes after adding food to the tank.

and the nano

Thats a nice micromussa you have there.

 

[DSC reef]

Thank you!