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02/16/2018, 03:19 PM | #1 |
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Feeding Mode for Return Pumps
Does any device exist that would create a temporary feeding mode for return pumps, similar to those featured with wave pump controllers?
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02/16/2018, 05:36 PM | #2 |
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If you could use a delay start relay perhaps, but I'm no electrician.
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02/16/2018, 05:52 PM | #3 |
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If you have an aquarium controller with 0-10v and a pump with 0-10v, that is an easy way to set an feeding mode. Some DC pumps have a feed mode as well.
If you have an internal skimmer, the skimmer will go nuts and overflow if you shut or slow the pump down. I am not a big fan of feed mode on return pumps. I prefer to let the return pump distribute the food to the fish and corals.
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