gorgonion photosynthetic?

[mikeb]

Is a deep sea yellow gorgonion photosynthetic or filter feeder?

[Jason McKenzie]

Filter feeder 100%

J

[mikeb]

Thanks J M. I'll keep it on the D.T.'s until I start making my own.

[Jason McKenzie]

It actually eats Zooplankton rather than DT's(phytoplankton) It will usually filter feed at night. That is when you will see the most polyps out.

J

[mikeb]

What's a good good food to use for zooplankton?
And is zooplankton smaller than phytoplanktono or vise-versa?

[Jason McKenzie]

Zoo is animal Phyto is plant. I'm not sure what is smaller. rotifers are a good source of zoo. try a search on Google for Rotifers I'm sure you will find a supplier

Jason

[mikeb]

But Jason, since zooplankton consumes phytoplankton doesn't the addition of phytoplankton inevitably help the zoo eating corals?

[amcarrig]

Originally Posted by mikeb

But Jason, since zooplankton consumes phytoplankton doesn't the addition of phytoplankton inevitably help the zoo eating corals?

Yes. At least this is the case in my tank.

[shawnz28]

It will but most likey not enough to keep the gorg alive by itself.

[sh1029]

How much light do they require?