Skimmer stops working when fish are fed

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  1. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    My skimmer works good but when I feed my fish it stops foaming into the collection cup. After a while it will start working properly again.

    I also put my hand into the tank when I feed the food could this be why?
     
    cdc, Aug 14, 2011
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  2. Reef-a-holic

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    It's caused by the oils in the food and off your skin.
     
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    m2434 Giant Squid

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  4. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ok thanks for the help, I will keep my hands out of the tank as much as possible.
     
    cdc, Aug 14, 2011
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