Great information guys. If you think about it .. the more science learns about the human body ... the more we learn that we function more efficiently with continuous meals in smaller quantities. Our metabolism is moving all the time and we don't shock our body with large portions every 4-6 hours which causing organs to overwork and increases our bodies overall stress-load. It is logical that this same concept applies to these wonderful animals that we keep.

In keeping ourselves healthy or any other living creature for that matter ... it's all about giving them the things they need to reduce stress. That stress reducing list would look something like this:

- good acclimation techniques
- excellent water quality and water conditions in general (maintaining small deviations across all water quality parameters)
- not skimping on nutrition and feedings (so do some extra water changes if you have to) and don't buy the cheap stuff
- proper stocking methods (i.e. don't put animals together that are known to be incompatible)

In general, study up and know what each animal needs and whether you can provide it. One thing I've learned in this hobby is that haphazard tecniques and luck won't get you very far (well, luck is a good thing :lol ). Be deliberate and be prepared to give a high level of attention and care to your livestock if you intend to be a successful reef aquarist.

Thanks for the great info guys!