styrofoam in a reef tank

[fishforlife]

I got tired of all my flake food goin ginto my sump, so with out thinking I took a piece of retangular strofoam, cut out the center and put it the tank during feeding. It works great! Keep the flakes contained until they start to sink....But will the styrofoam hurt the tank?

[Texreefer]

no

[fishforlife]

that is a relief...Thanks.

Do you know of a better way to keep the flakes from going int he sump? is there a product I can buy that is designed to containt the flakes like my styrofoam thing?

[justahobby]

Yes, can't remember what it is called but you can get it at most stores.

[Texreefer]

Just turn off your return pump for about 10 minutes while they eat

[ErikH]

Don't drop the flakes on the top of the water. Hold the flakes down into the water and let the flow disburse the flake. Add small amounts at a time to make sure it all gets eaten.

[Richard]

is there a product I can buy that is designed to containt the flakes like my styrofoam thing?


There's always a product.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4430+6280&pcatid=6280

[fishforlife]

Richard...You are correct sir...Seems like every where I turn there is a gadget, usually overpriced or expensive, that fits just what I am looking for... thanks for the link...

[Mr Cob]

Just turn off your return pump for about 10 minutes while they eat

Second that. A power control center makes this much easier than having to unplug the cable. Look at DJ products for an inexpensive solution.


Don't drop the flakes on the top of the water. Hold the flakes down into the water and let the flow disburse the flake. Add small amounts at a time to make sure it all gets eaten.

Second that too!

:)

I do both.