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04-01-2004, 05:22 PM
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gunk on water surface?
i have this white looking gunk film on my water surface. it is covering the entire water surface. what is this and how do i get rid of it? my skimmer is not working it down very well.
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04-01-2004, 05:59 PM
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04-01-2004, 06:11 PM
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is it harmless? i only started noticing it within the last few months
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04-01-2004, 06:54 PM
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I'd get a powerheard and aim it at the surface, this will keep the film in the water column, and eventually your skimmer will take care of it. I think if the gunk builds up, the result could be poor gas exchange. 2 PH's would be even better, more surface agitation. Good luck.
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04-02-2004, 10:02 AM
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the surface skimmer attachment for the prism skimmer would really help - it will strip it off and increase the effeciency of the skimmer by a good bit. I think it's about $30 retail and comes with a media basket insert as well.
The film on the surface will inhibit gas exchange as mentioned.
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04-02-2004, 11:38 AM
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oh.. i have the deluxe items on the skimmer.. thing is that it still sits about 2" below the water surface..i have raised the skimmer up on edge of tank about 1/2 inch so far, but that is all.. am working on allowing water to evaporate down a tad, but it woudl be almost 3" below tank water line.
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04-02-2004, 02:04 PM
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I would think the film is bad because it will block light that is going through. Not to mention, it is really gunk that shouldn't be there
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04-02-2004, 02:45 PM
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If I remember right, the surface skimmer attachment should be adjustable. I seem to recall that it slid up and down......
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