It has been 11 days since I have turned off my skimmer.  I have seen no reduction in the amount of nitrates and phosphates I have to add to maintain measurable amounts of nutrients. 
 
I think I might just run the skimmer for 6 hours at night to help oxygenate the tank and to remove some docs. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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