gorgonion photosynthetic?

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  1. mikeb

    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    Is a deep sea yellow gorgonion photosynthetic or filter feeder?
     

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  2. Jason McKenzie

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    Filter feeder 100%

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

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

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    But Jason, since zooplankton consumes phytoplankton doesn't the addition of phytoplankton inevitably help the zoo eating corals?
     
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    Yes. At least this is the case in my tank.
     
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    It will but most likey not enough to keep the gorg alive by itself.
     
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    How much light do they require?
     
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