Skimmer Q, should i keep it on 24/7?

[lolgranny]

I have a 40g / 20g sump, 4 fish at the moment, about 18 sps corals, and 0 algae. I feed 2x's a day, morning / night. I run a NAC-6 skimmer which is overkill, but its not over skimming(the skim is very dark, not clear) The corals have quite good coloration, but they could always be more vibrant so i ask you this...

Should i run the skimmer on 5days and off for 2.... day 1-3 on, day 4 off, day 5-6 on, day 7 off? Or should i just turn it off 1 day a week?

Within the month i plan on getting 5more fish(3wrasse / 2 clowns) and 2 cleaner shrimp.

Any imput would be golden.

Thanks fellas

David

Also, random off topic question. Does anyone know where i can get a blue slimer staghorn? :D Ive been looking and i can only find green / vibrant pink.

[tkeracer619]

I would keep it on 24/7.

If you want to increase nutrients I would increase feeding and fish load.

[Gary Majchrzak]

I would keep it on 24/7.

If you want to increase nutrients I would increase feeding and fish load.x2

[PSU REEFER]

Run it all the time.

[Useful_Idiot]

I put mine on a timer and it goes off for 3 hours after I feed at night. Just started doing this so I don't know if it helps. I put phyto in a couple times a week and I feel it gives them more time to grab it. Just an idea, I'm not saying its a good one.

[lolgranny]

It will be kept on 24/7, i will increase fish load and increase feeding.

Thanks fellas.

[solitude127]

Keep it on all the time.

[andresp]

Keep your skimmer on all the time not only does it remove proteins but it oxygenates the water and keep PH stable. If you turn it off and on your ph will become unstable.

[Nam Nguyen]

Run it 24/7 that's what I do