Protein skimmer, can I run it part time?

[tdubs]

I have a Biocube 32 and I am considering running a skimmer in it. However, I only want to run it about 8-10 hours a day due to noise. Is this a bad idea, does it need to run 24/7 to be effective?

 

[Miami Reef]

Yes, you can run it part time. Many tanks don’t use skimmers at all. I personally would find a way to run it full time. Can you post a video of the noise it makes?

 

[FUNGI]

I would at the least run it 24/7 until it breaks in....and then put on a timer to run your 8~10 hours