oil slick?
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kellenr
Member
I wouldn't say so. Most likely some type of substance from something you added (chemical or mechanical) or something from your hands when you're sticking them in there. Think about what you've done/added recently. If it goes away in a day or so I wouldn't worry too much about it. If it lingers around then maybe theres a problem.
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tizzo
Guest
It's a protein build up. A good skimmer will eliminate it.
If you already have a good skimmer, and it's not working, consider a surface skimmer box.
If you already have a good skimmer, and it's not working, consider a surface skimmer box.
alix2.0
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2640349
It's a protein build up. A good skimmer will eliminate it.
If you already have a good skimmer, and it's not working, consider a surface skimmer box.
+1
http:///forum/post/2640349
It's a protein build up. A good skimmer will eliminate it.
If you already have a good skimmer, and it's not working, consider a surface skimmer box.
+1
coraljunky
Active Member
And/or use a powerhead to stir up the surface of the water.
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tizzo
Guest
A powerhead stirs it up, but does not remove it.
That being said, if your water is so still you can see the oily film, then I hafta question your oxygenation.
Your surface shouldn't be THAT still to begin with.
That being said, if your water is so still you can see the oily film, then I hafta question your oxygenation.
Your surface shouldn't be THAT still to begin with.
coraljunky
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2640369
A powerhead stirs it up, but does not remove it.
That being said, if your water is so still you can see the oily film, then I hafta question your oxygenation.
Your surface shouldn't be THAT still to begin with.
Stirs it up to be filtered. I never said it would remove it
http:///forum/post/2640369
A powerhead stirs it up, but does not remove it.
That being said, if your water is so still you can see the oily film, then I hafta question your oxygenation.
Your surface shouldn't be THAT still to begin with.
Stirs it up to be filtered. I never said it would remove it
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tizzo
Guest
Originally Posted by coraljunky
http:///forum/post/2640371
Stirs it up to be filtered. I never said it would remove it
No, I know you didn't say that. But I think a lot of people are under the assumption that if you can't see it, it may as well not be there.
Not you..we know you know how to keep a reef, but ya know... just clearing it up a little.
http:///forum/post/2640371
Stirs it up to be filtered. I never said it would remove it
No, I know you didn't say that. But I think a lot of people are under the assumption that if you can't see it, it may as well not be there.
Not you..we know you know how to keep a reef, but ya know... just clearing it up a little.
tdog7879
Member
Originally Posted by Darknes
http:///forum/post/2640511
What size tank, and what kind of filtration/powerheads/skimmer do you have?
CHECKOUT THE THREAD IN NEW HOBBIST.....gph on a 80 gal
http:///forum/post/2640511
What size tank, and what kind of filtration/powerheads/skimmer do you have?
CHECKOUT THE THREAD IN NEW HOBBIST.....gph on a 80 gal