Film On Water?

[kittilove]

It shouldn't be there all the time.
Not sure what it is then.

thats fine i read up on it for myself just now.
there is nothing wrong in my tank its just a nuisance

Do you use a yeast based CO2 system?

nope, tank isn't planted

 

[degsod]

Its more than likely residue off the food, I had a similar problem in my main tank. I solved it with an air stone

 

[backtotropical]

Hi,

What you describe is very common and is nothing to worry about.

It is usually caused by over-feeding or feeding foods high in oils and proteins.

To get rid of it, try cutting back feeding and employ more surface movement. Alternatively, you can use tissue paper. Just lay it flat on the surface of the water, then remove it, and it should take the oily film with it.

You may also want to experiment with the different types of food you use to identify if one particular food is the cause.

Good luck!!

BTT

 

[kittilove]

Hi,

What you describe is very common and is nothing to worry about.

It is usually caused by over-feeding or feeding foods high in oils and proteins.

To get rid of it, try cutting back feeding and employ more surface movement. Alternatively, you can use tissue paper. Just lay it flat on the surface of the water, then remove it, and it should take the oily film with it.

Thanks guys! yep thats what i read to. I don't think i can cut down food anymore bu ti will denitely get an airstone to adgetate the water a bit more!

 

[WILDER]

Good Luck.

 

[karigupi]

Its probably something you have already considered, but do you have any females in there who could be laying eggs in a little hidey hole?
If they are not fertile they will decompose & will cause an oily film on the surface, I had a similar problem in my DP tank & I think that was the cause.

 

[kittilove]

Its probably something you have already considered, but do you have any females in there who could be laying eggs in a little hidey hole?
If they are not fertile they will decompose & will cause an oily film on the surface, I had a similar problem in my DP tank & I think that was the cause.

hmmm... not that i am aware of... but interesting theory