Feeding Coral and Shrimp

[chicagoanimal]

Do I need to feed my peppermint shrimp and coral? My tank is done cyling and I just went to a big sale @ my LFS and bought 2 shrimp and 1 Zoanthid.

 

[Angel]

I don't feed my zoanthids and the pep will eat from your hand if you wish as they are opportunistic feeders. Be careful to not overfeed.

 

[drty811]

zoa's i dont, peppy's just some dry krill pellets.

 

[Perfectblue]

Zoanthids do not require any direct feedings. Peppermint shrimp as well as most other species of shrimp will scavenge for any bits of food they can find. When you go to feed your fish the shrimp will probably catch enough to eat. However if your tank only houses inverts that you will have to feed the shrimp intentionally with frozen, freeze dried or even flake.