1. Dec 18, 2010 #1
   

   Bryan-1 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   a carry over question from my first question do you have your pumps on or off when feeding
   ok some people mentioned turning there pumps off while feeding.
   does this mean turning off your just your pumps in the tank and or including the sump when you go to feed ?
   wouldn't his make it hard for filter feeding corals to eat?
   

    
2. Dec 18, 2010 #2
   

   Matt Inactive User

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   I always turn my return pump off so the food floats and it gives the fish and everything time to get it. Then after 10min or so I turn the pump back on.

    
3. Dec 18, 2010 #3
   

   daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   if im just feeding my fish i dont turn mine off but if im feeding fish and coral i do turn mine off but i still run my power heads to keep things stirred up

    
4. Dec 19, 2010 #4
   

   adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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   If I have time I shut the return pump off, it messes with my skimmer if I don't. It takes about half an hour to an hour for the skimmer to start running normal again.

    

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