Film Floating on top of water?

snackdaddy

snackdaddy

New Member
I noticed today that a film of something floating on top of my water, it seems to be thin, but, is full of bubbles and has a swirl similar to what gas on top of water would look like. All critters are fine and the rest of the tank water is clear as usual. Any Ideas?
 
mr_x

mr_x

Active Member
it's nutrients you don't want in the tank. aim a powerhead upwards and it will break it up, and allow your filtration system to take care of it.
 
t316

t316

Active Member
Do you have a chiller by chance? They can spring a leak and send an oily residue back into the tank.
 
cracker4418

cracker4418

Member
Do you have a protein skimmer? The film at the top of your tank can only be removed by a protein skimmer or water changes.
 
michaeltx

michaeltx

Moderator
how much surface agitation do you have in the tank even with a good skimmer organics will bind at the surface unless the flow is enough to turn over the upper layer of water.
Mike
 
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tizzo

Guest
Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2556180
Do you have a chiller by chance? They can spring a leak and send an oily residue back into the tank.
Go to the equipment forum please... I have question for you about this.
 
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