marvin willis
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I keep getting slimp white stuff on the surface of my water.. what is causing this crap!!
White slimy stuff keeps coming back!
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jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2683024
I keep getting slimp white stuff on the surface of my water.. what is causing this crap!!
build up of protein, I would try to place a powerhead at the surface of the water to break it up.l Do you have a protein skimmer? hang on the back filter?
http:///forum/post/2683024
I keep getting slimp white stuff on the surface of my water.. what is causing this crap!!
build up of protein, I would try to place a powerhead at the surface of the water to break it up.l Do you have a protein skimmer? hang on the back filter?
marvin willis
Member
i have one hang on filter and one power head at the momeny(will be getting 2 more)
Should i get a protein skimmer?
Is this something common with SW i never had this problem with FW tanks
Should i get a protein skimmer?
Is this something common with SW i never had this problem with FW tanks
jerryatrick
Active Member
A brand new tank doesn't really need a protein skimmer right away. But since you plan on going reef I would suggest getting one. The HOB filters sometimes do a nice job of breaking that white film up. Maybe a power head at each corner of the surface would help send the protein build up back into the water column. Did you take the raw shrimp out yet?
Don't think it is a huge deal that you are seeing this on your water surface yet because you don't have much livestock (a couple of hitchhikers). However once livestock is added you will have a decrease in oxygen. One way of removing this white film is by putting paper towels on the water surface and soaking it up until it goes away. Just make sure you use non colored paper towels.
Don't think it is a huge deal that you are seeing this on your water surface yet because you don't have much livestock (a couple of hitchhikers). However once livestock is added you will have a decrease in oxygen. One way of removing this white film is by putting paper towels on the water surface and soaking it up until it goes away. Just make sure you use non colored paper towels.
jerryatrick
Active Member
Once the tank is fully cycled, weekly water changes will help as well.
marvin willis
Member
Originally Posted by JerryAtrick
http:///forum/post/2683039
A brand new tank doesn't really need a protein skimmer right away. But since you plan on going reef I would suggest getting one. The HOB filters sometimes do a nice job of breaking that white film up. Maybe a power head at each corner of the surface would help send the protein build up back into the water column. Did you take the raw shrimp out yet?
Don't think it is a huge deal that you are seeing this on your water surface yet because you don't have much livestock (a couple of hitchhikers). However once livestock is added you will have a decrease in oxygen. One way of removing this white film is by putting paper towels on the water surface and soaking it up until it goes away. Just make sure you use non colored paper towels.
yes took out the shrimp, have two hitch hiker hermits in there.
I find it annoying, i just like having my water clear.
http:///forum/post/2683039
A brand new tank doesn't really need a protein skimmer right away. But since you plan on going reef I would suggest getting one. The HOB filters sometimes do a nice job of breaking that white film up. Maybe a power head at each corner of the surface would help send the protein build up back into the water column. Did you take the raw shrimp out yet?
Don't think it is a huge deal that you are seeing this on your water surface yet because you don't have much livestock (a couple of hitchhikers). However once livestock is added you will have a decrease in oxygen. One way of removing this white film is by putting paper towels on the water surface and soaking it up until it goes away. Just make sure you use non colored paper towels.
yes took out the shrimp, have two hitch hiker hermits in there.
I find it annoying, i just like having my water clear.
jerryatrick
Active Member
I have the same problem but I know why. I need to cut back on my feeding.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
A surface skimmer for a canister or hob filter will take care of that.Or a overflow box with sump.But your gonna have to get a protien skimmer eventually to cut down on that crud.The sooner the better.