To feed or Not to feed SPS
 

In all the scientific papers I've read, SPS actually derive much of their calories from captured prey, not photosynthesis and fish poop like many people thinks they do. That said they can also survive on just light and detritus, though you'll have more vigorous growth and healthier corals if they are capturing prey.

If you have a mature tank, they could capture micro fauna that thrives in the tank but you can also feed a powdered feed. I use coral frenzy and reefroids when I remember but I try to ,imit how much I use it because if you over feed it, it just rots in the tank if it's not eaten or removed with the skimmer.

feeding sps
 

i feed 3 types of phytoplankton and rotifers that i grow+a bit of live brine shrimp-no rotting food

Imo, SPS do not need to be fed unless you're achieving ULNS (ultra low nutrient system) via carbon dosing whether that be biopellets, Zeovit, vodka, Fauna Marin, Prodibio, vinegar, etc. If you have achieved ULNS your tank will have no algae, extremely low phosphate and nitrate, and your SPS will be pale/pastel colored. Otherwise, I don't think there is much benefit to feeding SPS corals, and find that feeding attempts tend to spark algae blooms more than anything. The corals should get enough nutrients from photosynthesis and miniscule bits of fish food in the water column.

Here's the thing. Half the people are going to say feed, and the other half no. I say no. I run a tank similar to what Myka refers to, and still don't feed and currently have a problem with my corals growing too fast. So what do you do? After everyone chimes in, you're right where you started.
So here's my thought. Corals tend to do well with or without feeding, and we know that feeding can add to the nutrient load in a tank, and we also know that that can lead to algae issues, brown corals, etc. So until you have a lot more experience in managing the nutrients that "may" develop, try not feeding and see how it goes. Your corals won't be harmed by not feeding, so try that for a while...

Hey! That's what I was trying to say, Brad just did it better! :D

SPS success is all about removing nutrients to the extreme. Most people are not good enough at removing nutrients to such an extreme that feeding the SPS corals becomes necessary.

thats just it , start out with the basics its a solid recipe. before anyone experients with loads of food they should learn the ropes of a reeftank then when the time comes for experimenting theres some knowlege of common things you aquire over time:)

well said!!

Feeding helps increase grow and health in my experience. However do not feed at the expense of water quality. If nutrients are low feeding will help. Make sure what you feed is small enough for the sps to eat. Also spot feeding is much more helpful then Broadcast feeding.

I do agree with what Aquattro has said,that half the people will say feed and the other half don't.and,i also know that we have our own opinion on everything and especially have our own way of doing things.there's a plethora of information out there,some are good and some are bad.i will try myself not to get confused and just absorb-what i think is the best of the bunch:lol: though,i still would like hear/see more people put in their two cents regarding this matter.note:i enjoy logical argument but detest aggression,so try to keep it to a minimum,pls.pool your accumalated knowledge together for the sake of those with very little...