Skimmer down for a week what to do?

[Mattl22]

My pump for my skimmer died yesterday! I just ordered a new one online but it won't be here for about a week. So I'm just wondering what I can do to prevent any issues while the skimmer is down?
Here's what I was thinking
Limited feeding every other day ?
No oyster feast?
Just did 10 gal wc figure I'll do a 5 gal Monday and another when the pump gets here
Any other recommendations

 

[D1J8Z]

Running a tank for a week with out a protein skimmer is fine. Just make sure you are running carbon. No need for any unscheduled/extra water changes IMO, you can cut down on feeding if it makes you feel better but I dont think its necessary.

 

[Mattl22]

I stopped vodka dosing all together is that right?

 

[D1J8Z]

I know nothing about vodka dosing sorry

 

[Mattl22]

I'm running carbon and gfo yeah I figured it wouldn't be a huge deal mostly worried because I was dosing vodka now I stopped dosing altogether worried my parameters will get all out of wack

 

[D1J8Z]

I'm running carbon and gfo yeah I figured it wouldn't be a huge deal mostly worried because I was dosing vodka now I stopped dosing altogether worried my parameters will get all out of wack

Test your water daily and dose accordingly.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

Depends on where you were at on the dosing timeframe... to just stop cold turkey...hmm not good from what I've always read. It's recommended that you ween your system off of VD source or you may encounter issues with an algae bloom.
IMEO, I would continue with the W/C's to rid of any organcis that will/might accumulate from the carbon source of Vodka that lingers and without the PS on to rid the organics.. might spell trouble. Hope i'm wrong....

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Keep doing wc if you see a problem

 

[E.intheC]

I think you'll be fine with the advice given above. However, if you want to borrow a skimmer, I have a Euro Reef RS-80 that you can use until your pump comes in.

 

[Mattl22]

Thanks for the offer I'm just gonna change 5 gal a day til it comes


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[NYreefNoob]

no need to do 5g daily water changes, and yes u can stop cold turkey on the vodka, just when u go back to start again start the program all over again with dosing

 

[Mattl22]

Thanks nyreefnoob that's what I'll do

 

[alrha]

you should be fine, no need to worry. Just be sure your system remains well aerated if your skimmer was your primary source of aeration.