Does skimming remove Phyto?

I'm sure it does.  The problem with skimmers (if there is a problem) is that they work too well.  They are incredibly well designed and efficient.  I'm sure they pull out phyto.  I would turn my skimmer down, or off when adding phyto.  I don't know of any good studies or data on this subject, but I have heard people say that when they dump in phyto they can watch their skimmer cup fill up.

Adam

In my 10 gal tank without skimming but an extremely heavy filter feeding population, it takes approxiamately 2 hours for the cloudiness caused by 2 cups of phytoplankton to disappear. I suggest that each hobbyist do their own observation and let that determine how long to leave the skimmer off.

Don't turn off water circulating pumps. That's how plankton gets to the coral! And actually the more (more not faster) water movement the better.

But Mike, why are you using a skimmer anyway? I know your tank. Your tank is too new and has too little for the coral to eat as it is. You really don't need to even consider using a skimmer for another six months unless you plan to add a lot of SPS coral.

The skimmer isnt up and running but is almost plumbed in and ready to go for future use. The skimmer was just a great deal from Rfoote and couldnt pass it up. I have been feeding phyto ever since I brought the clam home although not enough from the sounds of it. I was just wondering about the skimmer question cause I had heard someone saying they turn off the circulation while feeding but never how long they turn it off.