My Rena Filstar XP2 sucks up the food

by KIm B.
(Ohio)

I have a 55 gallon aquarium and I feed bloodworms to the fish which are constantly being sucked up by the XP2 before they can get to them sometimes. Should I unplug the filter while feeding and if so do I have to prime it every time?? They Xp filters in the canister are only 1-2 weeks old. Thanks!!
A: You can put a filter sleeve over the intake which is one way to prevent this. If the worms get sucked into the filter you can rinse them during normal cleaning. You could also shut off the filter during feeding and as long as it is priming and flowing properly you will not lose "prime". If water stays in the hose on the intake side you should be able to restart with no problem.