feeding phytoplankton

[greebs]

Do I need to turn off powerhead and power filter when feeding D.T's? This stuff is quite expensive so I want to make sure I'm doing it right?
Also directions say to feed every other day. Using their directions, this bottle sure doesn't last very long. Is this something a person needs to continue to buy and feed forever in a reef tank or do these live phytoplankton eventually breed and multiply?
I'm just not up on this product and seeing the price of it makes me hope that I don't need to be buying that in bulk as long as I have my reef tank.
Thanks all.

 

[slick]

Just shut off your protien skimmer for a few hrs after you feed your corals. Leave the ph's on to help move the water around.

 

[beth]

Do you need to feed the reef tank? I've yet to add anything except fish food. What are you feeding the DT to?

 

[nm reef]

Check this link for info on DT's Phyto plankton ...I've used DT's in my reef for close to 24 months on average of twice a week. The phyto plankton that is not directly used by assorted corals will benefit the micro fauna that will in turn benefit the corals. Personally I think it is a quality product that can be a benefit to a balanced/diverse reef.
I use two basic methods to apply it....I sometimes add it direct to the reef(a few caps full poured in the reef)...or I mix it with the days menu and direct feed assorted corals with a turkey baster.As a rule I seldom run the sump/skimmer for a while after using DT's(I'll shut them off for a for 30 minutes or so)

 

[greebs]

I guess I'm not even sure what I'm feeding it too. I'll admit reading other posts about how good of a product it was and blindly purchased thinking it was something I've got to do to have a heathy reef.
I'd be pleased if I found out I don't need to add the stuff to feed my sea life. I guess originally I was thinking that it was for the corals, feather dusters, etc.