uberlink
Active Member
A few weeks ago my chiller malfunctioned--badly--and sent some kind of oil into my tank. It's now been replaced under warranty (still fighting with them over whether they're going to pay for some carpet damage, but that's another story).
I have gotten most of the oil out of the tank, but I've realized that my skimmer hasn't been skimming since the incident. I think it's like when you put oil in a pot of spaghetti to keep it from boiling over--it's keeping the bubbles from forming.
What can I do? I shudder at the thought, but could I put a drop of some mild soap (e.g. baby shampoo) into the water to see if it will break down the oil? I don't want to harm my critters, but I'm worried that the oil is still in there and that it's keeping me from skimming.
Any suggestions much appreciated!
I have gotten most of the oil out of the tank, but I've realized that my skimmer hasn't been skimming since the incident. I think it's like when you put oil in a pot of spaghetti to keep it from boiling over--it's keeping the bubbles from forming.
What can I do? I shudder at the thought, but could I put a drop of some mild soap (e.g. baby shampoo) into the water to see if it will break down the oil? I don't want to harm my critters, but I'm worried that the oil is still in there and that it's keeping me from skimming.
Any suggestions much appreciated!