Skimmer Stop Skimming During Feeding!

[huskysglare1]

I've noticed something very odd. Every time i feed, my skimmer stop producing skimmate. Had anyone notice that?

 

[reefWW96]

most skimmers do, mine does. In my owners manual it says it is normal.

 

[huskysglare1]

That's pretty weird. i guess the creatures release some chemicals.

 

[Yogre]

I find this effect to be most pronounced when I'm feeding fattier foods. PE Mysis will flatten the foam head on my skimmer for the better part of 20 minutes.

 

[tkeracer619]

Its the oil in the food breaking the surface tension of the bubbles.

Its normal.

 

[aleonn]

It's normal. Just like my skimmer stops skimming when my hands are in the tank.