sorry for the loss =(

I was told the same thing about Tangs also....need lots of algae in their diet. I too make my own meaty food with the oysters, shrimp etc for my fish and corals and wasn't sure how to address that. So just based on common sense I guess, I took some dried seaweed sheets and mixed with very little water and pureed into a thick paste - then smooshed into an old cube tray I had left over some some of that store bought food. I froze it and now just add a cube of that frozen seaweed to my feedings and my Naso actually go around and eats just the small chunks of seaweed (mostly anyways). At least I know he is getting his algae =)

I am new to the hobby also and this whole feeding thing looks like it is going to be quite a science/chore. By the time I get everything into my tank I want I might as well go to the grocery store and get one of everything so I can feed my tank!! ;o)