how to feed

Discussion in 'Fish Food' started by ddaasshh, Dec 12, 2009.

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  1. ddaasshh

    ddaasshh Spaghetti Worm

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    I have a ten gallon and i know feeding will have to be at a minimum to keep the bioload down, but I am worried that the small amount I do feed will end up in my filter because my tank is so small. ANy suggestions? Should i just turn of the filter and the koraile pump when I feed or what?
     
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  3. coloradoReef

    coloradoReef 3reef Sponsor

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    A lot of people turn on the pumps while feeding:)

    Good choice
     
  4. davidkaleko

    davidkaleko Flamingo Tongue

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    Couldn't hurt to turn off the filter... I generally feed pellet food that (if it isn't eaten) sinks pretty quickly down to the bottom where a CUC crew can get it. If you're feeding brine or something that'll float around a lot, I'd leave on any skimmers/powerheads but maybe turn off any pad filters that'll trap food. My fish love having the powerheads on when I add brine because they fly all around the tank and look lively/appetizing.
     
  5. ddaasshh

    ddaasshh Spaghetti Worm

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    leaving the filter off sounds like the way too goo thanks guys