Live Rock questions

[glinton]

Just a week ago I purchased some LR. It is in my tank now and my wife and I everyday find new stuff popping out of it....pretty cool.
Do I need to feed these critters anything until I get some fish, inverts, etc.? Will they feed on the algae on the rock? I am waiting for the tank to cycle until I get anything to put in it.
Thanks!

 

[jonthefb]

no need to worry, the majority of them are detritus/algae feeders, and trust me you have plenty!
good luck
jon

 

[brooklyn johnny]

I agree with Jon... after all they made it half way around the world out of water. I recommend doing water changes to keep the nutrient level to a minimum. People differ on this issue, but while it may extend the cycle, the creatures THAT ARE LEFT on your live rock will enjoy the benefits that water changes and a protein skimmer will give you. Some people say just let it go, which you could, but you will have more die off on your rock. Just my opinion...

 

[glinton]

Follow up question-
I have what looks like small feather dusters on my rock. Is that what they are? They are really small. You have to really focus to see them.

 

[brooklyn johnny]

Yeah they probably are. They are neat hitchhikers.