Coral Frenzy + Phyto + Cyclopeeze = Over Rective Skimmer

[VIC]

Hi everyone,

So I finally have a chance to use Coral Frenzy. I mix a 1/2 teaspon w/ a cup and a half of tank water, along w/ 1/4 teaspon of Cyclopeeze and two tablespoons of Phytoplankton (Blake's). I turn off all pumps and powerheads, use turkey baster to target feed corals, blah blah blah..., after 1/2 hour I turn on one powerhead, 15 minutes later I turn on other powerhead, 15 minutes more (now a full hour) I turn on all pumps and closed loop is circulating. Keep in mind this if my first time using Coral Frenzy. Luckily I look at my skimmer minutes later. The skimmer cup is overflowing. I had to lower the tube in my Euro-Reef skimmer all the way down! It's producing lots of wet gunk at the lowest adjustment (the dryest setting). Is this typical? Am I doing something wrong? Should I not run my skimmer for a day so that the corals can utilize as much of the food as possible then start running the skimmer? What are your thoughts on this? Your feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks,

[Malladawg]

Maybe try using coral frenzy by itself.

I use coral frenzy twice a week and haven't had a problem with my skimmer. I have a euro-reef also. Maybe it was all 3 things at the same time. :confused:

[VIC]

Yeah...it was just odd how strong the overreaction was. It settled down pretty quick too. After a few hours it was back to normal. I think it's also how wet I like to run it right now (which I'm doing on purpose for a while). So maybe I over reacted. HA!:D

[VIC]

Hi everyone,

Okay...so it's a week later and I've been experimenting with Coral Frenzy. First of all, the Corals love it, so it makes me very happy. However, my skimmer doesn't. Skimmer Frenzy (AAHHHH haaaa). Uhhhh...my bad. Anyhoo..., here's how it went. Feed coral frenzy according to direction. Then turn off all power heads and both return pumps. 1/2 hour later, power heads come on. 2.5 hours later, return pumps go on. WOW! Skimmer Frenzy! I quickly lower my riser pipe on my Euro-Reef all the way down to the lowest setting. Although it does help some, the skimmate is still a bit on the wet side for a few hours but manageable. Conclusion? Coral Frenzy rocks. But depending on your skimmer (mine in-sump Euro Reef CS) you will need to lower your setting to the driest level before turning on return pumps. The results of Coral Frenzy are worth the small inconvenience.

Vic