Oiley Surface

[novamadcars]

hi im a bit worryed as the surface of my tank water is oliey what causes this and whaty can i do 2 get rid of it

 

[jayjay]

Surface aggitation is a way to get rid of it, also using kitchen towels to absorb it.

Can happen to tanks in the kitchen, protein from food and not enough surface aggitation.

 

[BlueRam]

I have noticed this on my tank and I have put it down to overdosing the Nutrafin Aqua Plus water conditioner. I have now gone back to using the amount it recommends rather than adding a little more and the oily substance seems to have gone!

 

[planter]

excess protein or simply dust on the surface or maybe someones spraying something near your tank! polish etc. Paint fumes is another poss cause!! use a jam jar or glass to suck the scum from the surface by submerging it and letting it fill slowly from the surface.

 

[Murpheus]

excess protein or simply dust on the surface or maybe someones spraying something near your tank! polish etc. Paint fumes is another poss cause!! use a jam jar or glass to suck the scum from the surface by submerging it and letting it fill slowly from the surface.

Was having the same problem with surface 'scum' & using the search option found this thread.

Just wanted to say this is a very helpful tip & works a treat.