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07-22-2010, 02:00 PM
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Filter on or off when feeding?
I have a 35 gal hex with a Marineland Biowheel 200 filter. Also have two 10" bubble stones going.
I was just wondering should I shut any off these off for a short time (say 10 minutes) when feeding?
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07-22-2010, 02:07 PM
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Bullheads Rock My Socks
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Re: Filter on or off when feeding?
i dont shut mine off because the filters push the food underwater for the bottom feeders...but i dont see why u couldnt
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07-23-2010, 11:55 AM
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Re: Filter on or off when feeding?
Yeah, I leave mine on to push the food down also. I read somewhere to turn it off so that the food doesn't get sucked up into the filter, but that has never been a problem for me. My fish are such chowhounds, it doesn't last that long. lol
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07-23-2010, 12:05 PM
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Re: Filter on or off when feeding?
I used to turn mine off when I fed them but now I don't. I do soak the food for some time before I put it in the tank so it does not float. I have a top of the tank return system.
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