WMAS Discussion Forum : Feather Dusters http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:57:20 +0000 Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:24:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2210 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : Mark, whatever floats your boat...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21194&title=feather-dusters#21194 Author: Carl
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Posted: March 30 2004 at 8:24am

 Mark, whatever floats your boat my friend! If watching feather dusters poop interests you, what the heck! As long as it keeps you off the streets and out of trouble! ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:24:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21194&title=feather-dusters#21194 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : As a kid my friends and I would...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21190&title=feather-dusters#21190 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: March 30 2004 at 8:11am

As a kid my friends and I would sit on the fence at the local dairy farm and watch the cows. I learned about all kinds of things there! I guess maybe I'm just an obsessed observer. ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:11:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21190&title=feather-dusters#21190 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : Mark Peterson wrote:observing...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21184&title=feather-dusters#21184 Author: Carl
Subject: 2210
Posted: March 30 2004 at 7:30am

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

observing the look and color of their fecal matter

Wow... well... um... got a little time on your hands do ya?

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2004 07:30:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21184&title=feather-dusters#21184 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : They seem to filter feed on microscopic...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21167&title=feather-dusters#21167 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2210
Posted: March 30 2004 at 1:08am

They seem to filter feed on microscopic anything. I came to this opinion by observing the look and color of their fecal matter and the fact that any visible particle blows right past them without a response.

As Reefobsessed discovered, they like circulation (to bring them food), but not necessarily light, IMO.

Your question is a good one. Coral and inverts of all types need plenty of microscopic food. This can come in the form of prepared foods or just smashed whatever you are feeding the fish. I always collect and use all the juices that come from frozen foods, because this is coral food. In fact, crushing/pulverizing some of the frozen food while it is thawing is a good practice.

Brine Shrimp Direct has a product called Golden Pearls that comes in a powder (micron sized) form. This is excellent coral/invert/Feather duster food. Add a bottle of Tahitian Blend Phytoplankton and you will have the easiest/best mix of animal and plant planktonic food that money can buy. The company is just north of Ogden for anyone living nearby.]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:08:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21167&title=feather-dusters#21167 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : Plankton Plankton Plankton. I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21124&title=feather-dusters#21124 Author: Adam Blundell
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Posted: March 29 2004 at 6:47pm

Plankton Plankton Plankton.

I know a guy who breeds feather dusters and he is way smart with them.  PM me and I'll give you his contact info.  Needless to say even ocean water isn't good enough.  He is a big believer (and therefore I am) in adding live phytoplankton.  However, no one has physically proven what they eat.

Adam

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:47:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21124&title=feather-dusters#21124 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : I always spot feed mine phytoplankton....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21092&title=feather-dusters#21092 Author: ssilcox
Subject: 2210
Posted: March 29 2004 at 1:36pm

I always spot feed mine phytoplankton. He has been happy for quite some time now.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:36:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21092&title=feather-dusters#21092 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : bhaight wrote:Another question...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21088&title=feather-dusters#21088 Author: jbruse
Subject: 2210
Posted: March 29 2004 at 1:07pm

Originally posted by bhaight bhaight wrote:

Another question to expose my ignorance. What all do feather dusters need to thrive?

Good water params thats about it.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:07:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21088&title=feather-dusters#21088 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : Dont be so sure your alone...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21087&title=feather-dusters#21087 Author: Connie
Subject: 2210
Posted: March 29 2004 at 1:07pm

Dont be so sure your alone in your ignorance......... Mine have never needed a darn thing and I thought I had it down. However, I moved my favorite to a spot with no light somewhat lower circulation and he is dying on me.....  Id keep it in med to high water flow & low light. They really take no other special care that Im aware of...
]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:07:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21087&title=feather-dusters#21087 <![CDATA[Feather Dusters : Another question to expose my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21085&title=feather-dusters#21085 Author: bhaight
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Posted: March 29 2004 at 12:39pm

Another question to expose my ignorance. What all do feather dusters need to thrive? ]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:39:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2210&PID=21085&title=feather-dusters#21085