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Unread 03/19/2009, 12:07 AM   #1
Clownfish2181
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Protien Skimmer

Just curious as to how many people run their skimmers 24/7? I was wondering if i could have my skimmer turn off for a few hours during the night to allow for my corals to feed? I usually feed after the lights go off and the moon lights come on. This allows the corals to feed better- i think- and the fish USUALLY leave them alone. Wondering if this sounds like a good plan?

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Unread 03/19/2009, 12:14 AM   #2
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Most people run 24/7 but if you could turn off for a couple of hours while you feed. Put it on a timer


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Unread 03/19/2009, 12:31 AM   #3
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i never switch mine off, except to clean it, imo leave it on 24-7, feeding wont be effected, ive never seen any problems leaving the skimmer on when feeding,some folk do as mentioned above, i wouldnt, we all do things differently admittedly, but it makes no sence to me


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