diff --git a/pnut-bridge.py b/pnut-bridge.py
index 65a3c2e..2c019f1 100644
--- a/pnut-bridge.py
+++ b/pnut-bridge.py
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ class ChannelMonitor(threading.Thread):
             rooms = MatrixRoom2.query.all()
             for r in rooms:
                 self.poll_channel(r)
-                time.sleep(5)
+                time.sleep(.5)
             time.sleep(3)
         logging.info("-- Stopping channel monitor --")