film on top of water

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  1. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    when i look though my front glass and look up,i can see that alot of the water surface has a film on it.I have really good surface agitation,any suggestions on how to remove it??.my water test fine,but i'm worried about the film blocking oxygen/nitrogen from doing there thing.
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    get a surface skimmer box for your protien skimmer. This will pull the surface water down into the skimmer and nab up the oily junk on your water
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    +1

    good luck
     
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Great idea!! I have a small clear plastic betta tank(the kind they sell at wall mart)but it would fit around my pump.and i have a dremel tool to notch some teeth in it.Thanks for the great idea.K+
     
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  5. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Float a paper towel on the surface every once in awhile and it will soak up the film.
     
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  6. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    Personally I blame BP.
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    LOL!!!!! BP hahaha
     
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  8. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    that sounds alot easier,allthough i am working on the overflow bow,but being a 20 gal.it's gonna take up alot of room in the tank.
     
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  9. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yea it looks like it could be one of there messes,one big ole'oil slick!!;D;D
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    easier... I guess. But it's only a short term solution... you'll have to do it every few days or so (depending). Overflow will be a permanent solution. The overflow will be worth it. Maybe you can find a smaller one?
     
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